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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,736.99, 865,735.65 and 473,913.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,736.99, 865,735.65 and 473,913.23 is: 652,551.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,736.99 : 865,735.65 = 473,913.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,736.99/865,735.65 = 473,913.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,736.99x = 865,735.65 × 473,913.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,736.99x = 410,283,573,888.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,283,573,888.97/628,736.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,551.99

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