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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,483.59, 788,196.22 and 466,988.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,483.59, 788,196.22 and 466,988.63 is: 700,457.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,483.59 : 788,196.22 = 466,988.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,483.59/788,196.22 = 466,988.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,483.59x = 788,196.22 × 466,988.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,483.59x = 368,078,667,840.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,078,667,840.53/525,483.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,457.02

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