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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586,176.69, 879,403.23 and 466,685.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586,176.69, 879,403.23 and 466,685.37 is: 700,138.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586,176.69 : 879,403.23 = 466,685.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586,176.69/879,403.23 = 466,685.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586,176.69x = 879,403.23 × 466,685.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586,176.69x = 410,404,621,771.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,404,621,771.75/586,176.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,138.08

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