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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,896.26, 650,085.12 and 378,004.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,896.26, 650,085.12 and 378,004.65 is: 521,845.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,896.26 : 650,085.12 = 378,004.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,896.26/650,085.12 = 378,004.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,896.26x = 650,085.12 × 378,004.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,896.26x = 245,735,198,255.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,735,198,255.81/470,896.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,845.72

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