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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644,573.16, 889,262.82 and 475,209.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644,573.16, 889,262.82 and 475,209.96 is: 655,606.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644,573.16 : 889,262.82 = 475,209.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644,573.16/889,262.82 = 475,209.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644,573.16x = 889,262.82 × 475,209.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644,573.16x = 422,586,549,121.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,586,549,121.69/644,573.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,606.80

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