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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,878.37, 716,415.78 and 319,623.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,878.37, 716,415.78 and 319,623.81 is: 479,166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,878.37 : 716,415.78 = 319,623.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,878.37/716,415.78 = 319,623.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,878.37x = 716,415.78 × 319,623.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,878.37x = 228,983,541,147.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,983,541,147.72/477,878.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,166.99

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