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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,907.40, 718,361.10 and 292,283.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,907.40, 718,361.10 and 292,283.40 is: 438,425.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,907.40 : 718,361.10 = 292,283.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,907.40/718,361.10 = 292,283.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,907.40x = 718,361.10 × 292,283.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,907.40x = 209,965,024,735.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,965,024,735.74/478,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,425.10

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