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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,974.28, 804,875.96 and 475,799.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,974.28, 804,875.96 and 475,799.96 is: 656,907.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,974.28 : 804,875.96 = 475,799.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,974.28/804,875.96 = 475,799.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,974.28x = 804,875.96 × 475,799.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,974.28x = 382,959,949,572.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,959,949,572.96/582,974.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,907.11

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