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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,578, 704,477.57 and 373,877.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,578, 704,477.57 and 373,877.18 is: 560,903.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,578 : 704,477.57 = 373,877.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,578/704,477.57 = 373,877.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,578x = 704,477.57 × 373,877.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,578x = 263,388,084,657.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,388,084,657.16/469,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,903.80

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