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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,046.80, 966,070.20 and 478,158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,046.80, 966,070.20 and 478,158.80 is: 717,238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,046.80 : 966,070.20 = 478,158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,046.80/966,070.20 = 478,158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,046.80x = 966,070.20 × 478,158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,046.80x = 461,934,967,547.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,934,967,547.76/644,046.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,238.20

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