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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,994.10, 866,991.15 and 478,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,994.10, 866,991.15 and 478,266.90 is: 717,400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,994.10 : 866,991.15 = 478,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,994.10/866,991.15 = 478,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,994.10x = 866,991.15 × 478,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,994.10x = 414,653,169,637.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,653,169,637.94/577,994.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,400.35

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