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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,977.35, 718,657.03 and 468,735.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,977.35, 718,657.03 and 468,735.44 is: 698,912.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,977.35 : 718,657.03 = 468,735.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,977.35/718,657.03 = 468,735.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,977.35x = 718,657.03 × 468,735.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,977.35x = 336,860,016,822.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,860,016,822.47/481,977.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,912.55

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