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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,252.55, 1,169,544.02 and 472,570.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,252.55, 1,169,544.02 and 472,570.37 is: 707,443.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,252.55 : 1,169,544.02 = 472,570.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,252.55/1,169,544.02 = 472,570.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,252.55x = 1,169,544.02 × 472,570.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,252.55x = 552,691,850,262.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,691,850,262.69/781,252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,443.26

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