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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,725.68, 878,078.52 and 475,293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,725.68, 878,078.52 and 475,293.84 is: 656,486.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,725.68 : 878,078.52 = 475,293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,725.68/878,078.52 = 475,293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,725.68x = 878,078.52 × 475,293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,725.68x = 417,345,311,592.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,345,311,592.32/635,725.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,486.48

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