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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 468,460.97, 647,565.62 and 417,974.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 468,460.97, 647,565.62 and 417,974.07 is: 577,776.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    468,460.97 : 647,565.62 = 417,974.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    468,460.97/647,565.62 = 417,974.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    468,460.97x = 647,565.62 × 417,974.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    468,460.97x = 270,665,635,693.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,665,635,693.60/468,460.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,776.28

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