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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,303.40, 1,462,955.10 and 477,639.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,303.40, 1,462,955.10 and 477,639.40 is: 716,459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,303.40 : 1,462,955.10 = 477,639.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,303.40/1,462,955.10 = 477,639.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,303.40x = 1,462,955.10 × 477,639.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,303.40x = 698,764,996,190.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,764,996,190.94/975,303.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,459.10

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