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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,219.16, 797,177.94 and 474,473.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,219.16, 797,177.94 and 474,473.37 is: 654,145.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,219.16 : 797,177.94 = 474,473.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,219.16/797,177.94 = 474,473.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,219.16x = 797,177.94 × 474,473.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,219.16x = 378,239,703,681.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,239,703,681.46/578,219.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,145.92

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