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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584,848.86, 876,049.50 and 470,377.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584,848.86, 876,049.50 and 470,377.99 is: 704,582.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584,848.86 : 876,049.50 = 470,377.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584,848.86/876,049.50 = 470,377.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584,848.86x = 876,049.50 × 470,377.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584,848.86x = 412,074,402,950.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,074,402,950.51/584,848.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,582.72

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