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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,498.20, 927,747.30 and 478,357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,498.20, 927,747.30 and 478,357.40 is: 717,536.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,498.20 : 927,747.30 = 478,357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,498.20/927,747.30 = 478,357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,498.20x = 927,747.30 × 478,357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,498.20x = 443,794,786,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,794,786,285.02/618,498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,536.10

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