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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,814.69, 878,200.51 and 475,381.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,814.69, 878,200.51 and 475,381.23 is: 656,606.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,814.69 : 878,200.51 = 475,381.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,814.69/878,200.51 = 475,381.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,814.69x = 878,200.51 × 475,381.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,814.69x = 417,480,042,014.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,480,042,014.38/635,814.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,606.47

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