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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,873.20, 718,309.80 and 401,890.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,873.20, 718,309.80 and 401,890.80 is: 602,836.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,873.20 : 718,309.80 = 401,890.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,873.20/718,309.80 = 401,890.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,873.20x = 718,309.80 × 401,890.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,873.20x = 288,682,100,169.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,682,100,169.84/478,873.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,836.20

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