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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,127.20, 927,190.80 and 477,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,127.20, 927,190.80 and 477,986.40 is: 716,979.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,127.20 : 927,190.80 = 477,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,127.20/927,190.80 = 477,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,127.20x = 927,190.80 × 477,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,127.20x = 443,184,592,605.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,184,592,605.12/618,127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,979.60

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