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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618,525.80, 853,976.76 and 475,029.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618,525.80, 853,976.76 and 475,029.44 is: 655,856.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618,525.80 : 853,976.76 = 475,029.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618,525.80/853,976.76 = 475,029.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618,525.80x = 853,976.76 × 475,029.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618,525.80x = 405,664,102,075.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,664,102,075.81/618,525.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,856.40

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