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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,228.14, 908,421.89 and 474,617.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,228.14, 908,421.89 and 474,617.75 is: 655,020.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,228.14 : 908,421.89 = 474,617.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,228.14/908,421.89 = 474,617.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,228.14x = 908,421.89 × 474,617.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,228.14x = 431,153,146,567.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,153,146,567.35/658,228.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,020.84

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