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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,953.20, 706,429.80 and 411,904.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,953.20, 706,429.80 and 411,904.20 is: 617,856.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,953.20 : 706,429.80 = 411,904.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,953.20/706,429.80 = 411,904.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,953.20x = 706,429.80 × 411,904.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,953.20x = 290,981,401,625.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,981,401,625.16/470,953.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617,856.30

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