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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,874.62, 718,311.91 and 454,929.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,874.62, 718,311.91 and 454,929.02 is: 682,393.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,874.62 : 718,311.91 = 454,929.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,874.62/718,311.91 = 454,929.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,874.62x = 718,311.91 × 454,929.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,874.62x = 326,780,933,270.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,780,933,270.63/478,874.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,393.51

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