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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577,999.70, 866,999.55 and 472,937.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577,999.70, 866,999.55 and 472,937.30 is: 709,405.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577,999.70 : 866,999.55 = 472,937.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577,999.70/866,999.55 = 472,937.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577,999.70x = 866,999.55 × 472,937.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577,999.70x = 410,036,426,278.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,036,426,278.22/577,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,405.95

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