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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,670.40, 718,005.60 and 390,096.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,670.40, 718,005.60 and 390,096.90 is: 585,145.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,670.40 : 718,005.60 = 390,096.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,670.40/718,005.60 = 390,096.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,670.40x = 718,005.60 × 390,096.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,670.40x = 280,091,758,742.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,091,758,742.64/478,670.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,145.35

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