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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,976.29, 804,878.73 and 475,801.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,976.29, 804,878.73 and 475,801.95 is: 656,909.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,976.29 : 804,878.73 = 475,801.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,976.29/804,878.73 = 475,801.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,976.29x = 804,878.73 × 475,801.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,976.29x = 382,962,869,247.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,962,869,247.52/582,976.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,909.85

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