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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,859.60, 955,344.60 and 478,395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,859.60, 955,344.60 and 478,395.60 is: 718,763.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,859.60 : 955,344.60 = 478,395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,859.60/955,344.60 = 478,395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,859.60x = 955,344.60 × 478,395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,859.60x = 457,032,653,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,032,653,123.76/635,859.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,763.47

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