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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,977.28, 804,880.10 and 475,802.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,977.28, 804,880.10 and 475,802.96 is: 656,911.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,977.28 : 804,880.10 = 475,802.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,977.28/804,880.10 = 475,802.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,977.28x = 804,880.10 × 475,802.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,977.28x = 382,964,334,025.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,964,334,025.10/582,977.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,911.25

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