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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 578,219.94, 797,178.98 and 474,474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 578,219.94, 797,178.98 and 474,474.12 is: 654,146.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    578,219.94 : 797,178.98 = 474,474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    578,219.94/797,178.98 = 474,474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    578,219.94x = 797,178.98 × 474,474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    578,219.94x = 378,240,792,645.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,240,792,645.63/578,219.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,146.92

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