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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,032.83, 868,101.79 and 473,706.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,032.83, 868,101.79 and 473,706.04 is: 653,741.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,032.83 : 868,101.79 = 473,706.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,032.83/868,101.79 = 473,706.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,032.83x = 868,101.79 × 473,706.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,032.83x = 411,225,061,257.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,225,061,257.81/629,032.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653,741.81

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