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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,731.68, 878,086.80 and 475,299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,731.68, 878,086.80 and 475,299.84 is: 656,494.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,731.68 : 878,086.80 = 475,299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,731.68/878,086.80 = 475,299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,731.68x = 878,086.80 × 475,299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,731.68x = 417,354,515,546.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,354,515,546.11/635,731.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,494.76

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