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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,493.58, 714,052.14 and 475,637.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,493.58, 714,052.14 and 475,637.22 is: 656,297.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,493.58 : 714,052.14 = 475,637.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,493.58/714,052.14 = 475,637.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,493.58x = 714,052.14 × 475,637.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,493.58x = 339,629,774,804.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,629,774,804.65/517,493.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,297.56

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