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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,523.80, 853,974 and 475,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,523.80, 853,974 and 475,027.44 is: 655,853.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,523.80 : 853,974 = 475,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,523.80/853,974 = 475,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,523.80x = 853,974 × 475,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,523.80x = 405,661,083,046.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,661,083,046.56/618,523.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,853.64

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