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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,973.40, 763,460.10 and 465,427.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,973.40, 763,460.10 and 465,427.80 is: 698,141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,973.40 : 763,460.10 = 465,427.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,973.40/763,460.10 = 465,427.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,973.40x = 763,460.10 × 465,427.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,973.40x = 355,335,554,730.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,335,554,730.78/508,973.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,141.70

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