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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,370.20, 927,555.30 and 478,229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,370.20, 927,555.30 and 478,229.40 is: 717,344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,370.20 : 927,555.30 = 478,229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,370.20/927,555.30 = 478,229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,370.20x = 927,555.30 × 478,229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,370.20x = 443,584,214,585.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,584,214,585.82/618,370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,344.10

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