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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,151.40, 865,727.10 and 472,175.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,151.40, 865,727.10 and 472,175.40 is: 708,263.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,151.40 : 865,727.10 = 472,175.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,151.40/865,727.10 = 472,175.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,151.40x = 865,727.10 × 472,175.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,151.40x = 408,775,039,733.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,775,039,733.34/577,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,263.10

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