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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,083.70, 927,125.55 and 477,942.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,083.70, 927,125.55 and 477,942.90 is: 716,914.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,083.70 : 927,125.55 = 477,942.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,083.70/927,125.55 = 477,942.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,083.70x = 927,125.55 × 477,942.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,083.70x = 443,113,074,031.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,113,074,031.10/618,083.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,914.35

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