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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,392.62, 711,481.49 and 462,598.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,392.62, 711,481.49 and 462,598.67 is: 692,333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,392.62 : 711,481.49 = 462,598.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,392.62/711,481.49 = 462,598.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,392.62x = 711,481.49 × 462,598.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,392.62x = 329,130,392,204.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,130,392,204.07/475,392.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,333.82

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