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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,912.70, 701,869.05 and 460,914.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,912.70, 701,869.05 and 460,914.30 is: 691,371.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,912.70 : 701,869.05 = 460,914.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,912.70/701,869.05 = 460,914.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,912.70x = 701,869.05 × 460,914.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,912.70x = 323,501,481,872.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,501,481,872.42/467,912.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,371.45

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