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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,973.58, 718,651.39 and 468,731.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,973.58, 718,651.39 and 468,731.67 is: 698,906.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,973.58 : 718,651.39 = 468,731.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,973.58/718,651.39 = 468,731.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,973.58x = 718,651.39 × 468,731.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,973.58x = 336,854,663,761.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,854,663,761.09/481,973.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,906.91

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