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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476,537.79, 718,153.46 and 429,212.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476,537.79, 718,153.46 and 429,212.19 is: 646,832.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476,537.79 : 718,153.46 = 429,212.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476,537.79/718,153.46 = 429,212.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476,537.79x = 718,153.46 × 429,212.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476,537.79x = 308,240,219,322.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,240,219,322.68/476,537.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,832.69

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