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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,957.73, 691,425.99 and 460,607.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,957.73, 691,425.99 and 460,607.58 is: 635,734.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,957.73 : 691,425.99 = 460,607.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,957.73/691,425.99 = 460,607.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,957.73x = 691,425.99 × 460,607.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,957.73x = 318,476,052,003.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,476,052,003.00/500,957.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,734.38

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