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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,746.78, 659,562.48 and 316,819.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,746.78, 659,562.48 and 316,819.08 is: 437,390.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,746.78 : 659,562.48 = 316,819.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,746.78/659,562.48 = 316,819.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,746.78x = 659,562.48 × 316,819.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,746.78x = 208,961,978,116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,961,978,116.12/477,746.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,390.66

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