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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,075.16, 997,325.58 and 477,775.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,075.16, 997,325.58 and 477,775.80 is: 658,988.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,075.16 : 997,325.58 = 477,775.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,075.16/997,325.58 = 477,775.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,075.16x = 997,325.58 × 477,775.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,075.16x = 476,498,026,844.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,498,026,844.96/723,075.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,988.24

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