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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479,275.92, 717,338.16 and 426,787.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479,275.92, 717,338.16 and 426,787.92 is: 638,778.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479,275.92 : 717,338.16 = 426,787.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479,275.92/717,338.16 = 426,787.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479,275.92x = 717,338.16 × 426,787.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479,275.92x = 306,151,261,243.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,151,261,243.03/479,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,778.73

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