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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,289.95, 870,053.53 and 477,960.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,289.95, 870,053.53 and 477,960.76 is: 658,732.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,289.95 : 870,053.53 = 477,960.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,289.95/870,053.53 = 477,960.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,289.95x = 870,053.53 × 477,960.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,289.95x = 415,851,446,439.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,851,446,439.48/631,289.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,732.88

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