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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,002.70, 1,458,004.05 and 474,338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,002.70, 1,458,004.05 and 474,338.70 is: 711,508.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,002.70 : 1,458,004.05 = 474,338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,002.70/1,458,004.05 = 474,338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,002.70x = 1,458,004.05 × 474,338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,002.70x = 691,587,745,671.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,587,745,671.74/972,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,508.05

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