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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586,172.68, 879,397.22 and 466,681.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586,172.68, 879,397.22 and 466,681.37 is: 700,132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586,172.68 : 879,397.22 = 466,681.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586,172.68/879,397.22 = 466,681.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586,172.68x = 879,397.22 × 466,681.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586,172.68x = 410,398,299,403.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,398,299,403.79/586,172.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,132.08

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