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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,901.70, 709,352.55 and 465,125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,901.70, 709,352.55 and 465,125.70 is: 697,688.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,901.70 : 709,352.55 = 465,125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,901.70/709,352.55 = 465,125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,901.70x = 709,352.55 × 465,125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,901.70x = 329,938,101,365.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,938,101,365.54/472,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,688.55

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