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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,061.22, 716,434.89 and 426,064.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,061.22, 716,434.89 and 426,064.74 is: 637,178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,061.22 : 716,434.89 = 426,064.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,061.22/716,434.89 = 426,064.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,061.22x = 716,434.89 × 426,064.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,061.22x = 305,247,645,134.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,247,645,134.78/479,061.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,178.78

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