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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,735.88, 952,717.14 and 477,779.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,735.88, 952,717.14 and 477,779.40 is: 716,002.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,735.88 : 952,717.14 = 477,779.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,735.88/952,717.14 = 477,779.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,735.88x = 952,717.14 × 477,779.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,735.88x = 455,188,623,518.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,188,623,518.92/635,735.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,002.73

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