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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,972.28, 804,873.20 and 475,797.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,972.28, 804,873.20 and 475,797.96 is: 656,904.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,972.28 : 804,873.20 = 475,797.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,972.28/804,873.20 = 475,797.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,972.28x = 804,873.20 × 475,797.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,972.28x = 382,957,026,618.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,957,026,618.67/582,972.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,904.35

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