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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,146.90, 865,720.35 and 478,842.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,146.90, 865,720.35 and 478,842.90 is: 718,264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,146.90 : 865,720.35 = 478,842.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,146.90/865,720.35 = 478,842.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,146.90x = 865,720.35 × 478,842.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,146.90x = 414,544,042,983.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,544,042,983.02/577,146.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,264.35

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