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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,734.88, 952,715.64 and 477,778.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,734.88, 952,715.64 and 477,778.40 is: 716,001.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,734.88 : 952,715.64 = 477,778.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,734.88/952,715.64 = 477,778.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,734.88x = 952,715.64 × 477,778.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,734.88x = 455,186,954,134.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,186,954,134.18/635,734.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,001.23

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