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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,976.32, 804,878.76 and 475,801.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,976.32, 804,878.76 and 475,801.92 is: 656,909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,976.32 : 804,878.76 = 475,801.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,976.32/804,878.76 = 475,801.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,976.32x = 804,878.76 × 475,801.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,976.32x = 382,962,859,375.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,962,859,375.22/582,976.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,909.80

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