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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,775.92, 906,974.08 and 485,942.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,775.92, 906,974.08 and 485,942.52 is: 670,041.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,775.92 : 906,974.08 = 485,942.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,775.92/906,974.08 = 485,942.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,775.92x = 906,974.08 × 485,942.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,775.92x = 440,737,270,009.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,737,270,009.88/657,775.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670,041.66

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