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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,547.96, 656,352.90 and 437,246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,547.96, 656,352.90 and 437,246.82 is: 603,489.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,547.96 : 656,352.90 = 437,246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,547.96/656,352.90 = 437,246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,547.96x = 656,352.90 × 437,246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,547.96x = 286,988,218,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,988,218,322.78/475,547.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,489.53

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