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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,605.74, 866,513.00 and 482,152.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,605.74, 866,513.00 and 482,152.47 is: 665,690.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,605.74 : 866,513.00 = 482,152.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,605.74/866,513.00 = 482,152.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,605.74x = 866,513.00 × 482,152.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,605.74x = 417,791,384,442.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,791,384,442.49/627,605.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,690.83

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