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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,973.80, 718,460.70 and 440,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,973.80, 718,460.70 and 440,266.60 is: 660,399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,973.80 : 718,460.70 = 440,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,973.80/718,460.70 = 440,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,973.80x = 718,460.70 × 440,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,973.80x = 316,314,249,622.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,314,249,622.62/478,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660,399.90

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