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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502,409.70, 753,614.55 and 466,980.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502,409.70, 753,614.55 and 466,980.30 is: 700,470.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,409.70 : 753,614.55 = 466,980.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,409.70/753,614.55 = 466,980.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,409.70x = 753,614.55 × 466,980.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,409.70x = 351,923,148,643.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,923,148,643.37/502,409.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,470.45

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