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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,251.70, 882,499.02 and 466,976.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,251.70, 882,499.02 and 466,976.24 is: 644,669.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,251.70 : 882,499.02 = 466,976.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,251.70/882,499.02 = 466,976.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,251.70x = 882,499.02 × 466,976.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,251.70x = 412,106,071,309.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,106,071,309.00/639,251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,669.50

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