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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666,543.81, 918,873.57 and 475,225.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666,543.81, 918,873.57 and 475,225.05 is: 655,128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666,543.81 : 918,873.57 = 475,225.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666,543.81/918,873.57 = 475,225.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666,543.81x = 918,873.57 × 475,225.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666,543.81x = 436,671,738,246.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,671,738,246.93/666,543.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,128.34

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