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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,994.74, 899,364.06 and 477,472.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,994.74, 899,364.06 and 477,472.14 is: 658,626.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,994.74 : 899,364.06 = 477,472.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,994.74/899,364.06 = 477,472.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,994.74x = 899,364.06 × 477,472.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,994.74x = 429,421,282,367.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,421,282,367.29/651,994.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,626.91

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