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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,127.68, 894,944.56 and 470,266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,127.68, 894,944.56 and 470,266.90 is: 704,812.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,127.68 : 894,944.56 = 470,266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,127.68/894,944.56 = 470,266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,127.68x = 894,944.56 × 470,266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,127.68x = 420,862,803,903.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,862,803,903.06/597,127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,812.08

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