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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481,977.97, 718,657.95 and 468,736.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481,977.97, 718,657.95 and 468,736.06 is: 698,913.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481,977.97 : 718,657.95 = 468,736.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481,977.97/718,657.95 = 468,736.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481,977.97x = 718,657.95 × 468,736.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481,977.97x = 336,860,893,177.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,860,893,177.84/481,977.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,913.46

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