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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,151.40, 865,727.10 and 470,863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,151.40, 865,727.10 and 470,863.20 is: 706,294.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,151.40 : 865,727.10 = 470,863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,151.40/865,727.10 = 470,863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,151.40x = 865,727.10 × 470,863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,151.40x = 407,639,032,632.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,639,032,632.72/577,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,294.80

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