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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,854.80, 709,282.20 and 379,542.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,854.80, 709,282.20 and 379,542.80 is: 569,314.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,854.80 : 709,282.20 = 379,542.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,854.80/709,282.20 = 379,542.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,854.80x = 709,282.20 × 379,542.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,854.80x = 269,202,952,178.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,202,952,178.16/472,854.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,314.20

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