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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942,286.72, 1,412,686.72 and 468,713.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942,286.72, 1,412,686.72 and 468,713.60 is: 702,700.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942,286.72 : 1,412,686.72 = 468,713.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942,286.72/1,412,686.72 = 468,713.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942,286.72x = 1,412,686.72 × 468,713.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942,286.72x = 662,145,478,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,145,478,203.39/942,286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,700.64

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