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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,072.52, 1,129,609.22 and 472,786.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,072.52, 1,129,609.22 and 472,786.60 is: 709,180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,072.52 : 1,129,609.22 = 472,786.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,072.52/1,129,609.22 = 472,786.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,072.52x = 1,129,609.22 × 472,786.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,072.52x = 534,064,102,452.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,064,102,452.45/753,072.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,180.18

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