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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,765.86, 940,251.64 and 466,965.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,765.86, 940,251.64 and 466,965.44 is: 698,296.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,765.86 : 940,251.64 = 466,965.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,765.86/940,251.64 = 466,965.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,765.86x = 940,251.64 × 466,965.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,765.86x = 439,065,020,783.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,065,020,783.32/628,765.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,296.53

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