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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,587.91, 940,432.98 and 475,661.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,587.91, 940,432.98 and 475,661.26 is: 655,340.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,587.91 : 940,432.98 = 475,661.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,587.91/940,432.98 = 475,661.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,587.91x = 940,432.98 × 475,661.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,587.91x = 447,327,536,212.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,327,536,212.36/682,587.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,340.55

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