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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,445.01, 713,985.26 and 475,588.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,445.01, 713,985.26 and 475,588.76 is: 656,230.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,445.01 : 713,985.26 = 475,588.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,445.01/713,985.26 = 475,588.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,445.01x = 713,985.26 × 475,588.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,445.01x = 339,563,358,513.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,563,358,513.81/517,445.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,230.81

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