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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,965.80, 716,948.70 and 401,858.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,965.80, 716,948.70 and 401,858.20 is: 602,787.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,965.80 : 716,948.70 = 401,858.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,965.80/716,948.70 = 401,858.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,965.80x = 716,948.70 × 401,858.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,965.80x = 288,111,714,074.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,111,714,074.34/477,965.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,787.30

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