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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,742.70, 697,114.05 and 436,749.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,742.70, 697,114.05 and 436,749.10 is: 655,123.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,742.70 : 697,114.05 = 436,749.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,742.70/697,114.05 = 436,749.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,742.70x = 697,114.05 × 436,749.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,742.70x = 304,463,933,934.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,463,933,934.86/464,742.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,123.65

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