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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,242.40, 865,863.60 and 470,954.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,242.40, 865,863.60 and 470,954.20 is: 706,431.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,242.40 : 865,863.60 = 470,954.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,242.40/865,863.60 = 470,954.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,242.40x = 865,863.60 × 470,954.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,242.40x = 407,782,099,047.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,782,099,047.12/577,242.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,431.30

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