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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944,017.74, 1,416,469.48 and 470,740

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944,017.74, 1,416,469.48 and 470,740 is: 706,330.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944,017.74 : 1,416,469.48 = 470,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944,017.74/1,416,469.48 = 470,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944,017.74x = 1,416,469.48 × 470,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944,017.74x = 666,788,840,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,788,840,661.50/944,017.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,330.84

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