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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,059.47, 716,432.27 and 426,062.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,059.47, 716,432.27 and 426,062.99 is: 637,176.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,059.47 : 716,432.27 = 426,062.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,059.47/716,432.27 = 426,062.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,059.47x = 716,432.27 × 426,062.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,059.47x = 305,245,277,944.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,245,277,944.93/479,059.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,176.17

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