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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,426.80, 927,640.20 and 478,458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,426.80, 927,640.20 and 478,458.80 is: 717,688.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,426.80 : 927,640.20 = 478,458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,426.80/927,640.20 = 478,458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,426.80x = 927,640.20 × 478,458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,426.80x = 443,837,616,923.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,837,616,923.76/618,426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,688.20

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