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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467,999.60, 700,962.60 and 405,791.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467,999.60, 700,962.60 and 405,791.60 is: 607,788.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467,999.60 : 700,962.60 = 405,791.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467,999.60/700,962.60 = 405,791.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467,999.60x = 700,962.60 × 405,791.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467,999.60x = 284,444,734,994.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,444,734,994.16/467,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,788.41

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