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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,464.20, 881,196.30 and 469,366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,464.20, 881,196.30 and 469,366.20 is: 704,049.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,464.20 : 881,196.30 = 469,366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,464.20/881,196.30 = 469,366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,464.20x = 881,196.30 × 469,366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,464.20x = 413,603,758,785.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,603,758,785.06/587,464.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,049.30

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