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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,973.70, 700,460.55 and 425,639.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,973.70, 700,460.55 and 425,639.40 is: 638,459.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,973.70 : 700,460.55 = 425,639.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,973.70/700,460.55 = 425,639.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,973.70x = 700,460.55 × 425,639.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,973.70x = 298,143,608,225.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,143,608,225.67/466,973.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,459.10

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