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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 482,005.89, 718,699.50 and 468,764.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 482,005.89, 718,699.50 and 468,764.01 is: 698,955.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    482,005.89 : 718,699.50 = 468,764.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    482,005.89/718,699.50 = 468,764.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    482,005.89x = 718,699.50 × 468,764.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    482,005.89x = 336,900,459,605.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,900,459,605.00/482,005.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,955.07

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