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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,972.80, 718,459.20 and 440,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,972.80, 718,459.20 and 440,265.60 is: 660,398.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,972.80 : 718,459.20 = 440,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,972.80/718,459.20 = 440,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,972.80x = 718,459.20 × 440,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,972.80x = 316,312,870,763.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,312,870,763.52/478,972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,398.40

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