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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,227.80, 1,456,008.90 and 473,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,227.80, 1,456,008.90 and 473,008.60 is: 708,377.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,227.80 : 1,456,008.90 = 473,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,227.80/1,456,008.90 = 473,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,227.80x = 1,456,008.90 × 473,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,227.80x = 688,704,731,376.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,704,731,376.54/972,227.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,377.95

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