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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,131.40, 865,697.10 and 470,843.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,131.40, 865,697.10 and 470,843.20 is: 706,264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,131.40 : 865,697.10 = 470,843.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,131.40/865,697.10 = 470,843.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,131.40x = 865,697.10 × 470,843.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,131.40x = 407,607,592,794.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,607,592,794.72/577,131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,264.80

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