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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,727.80, 965,591.70 and 477,839.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,727.80, 965,591.70 and 477,839.80 is: 716,759.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,727.80 : 965,591.70 = 477,839.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,727.80/965,591.70 = 477,839.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,727.80x = 965,591.70 × 477,839.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,727.80x = 461,398,144,809.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,398,144,809.66/643,727.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,759.70

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