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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478,975.55, 717,028.74 and 461,942.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478,975.55, 717,028.74 and 461,942.19 is: 691,529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478,975.55 : 717,028.74 = 461,942.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478,975.55/717,028.74 = 461,942.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478,975.55x = 717,028.74 × 461,942.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478,975.55x = 331,225,826,448.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,225,826,448.54/478,975.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,529.72

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