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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,126.68, 894,943.06 and 470,265.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,126.68, 894,943.06 and 470,265.90 is: 704,810.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,126.68 : 894,943.06 = 470,265.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,126.68/894,943.06 = 470,265.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,126.68x = 894,943.06 × 470,265.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,126.68x = 420,861,203,559.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,861,203,559.65/597,126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,810.58

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