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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641,375.82, 962,395.68 and 465,335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641,375.82, 962,395.68 and 465,335.82 is: 698,244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641,375.82 : 962,395.68 = 465,335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641,375.82/962,395.68 = 465,335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641,375.82x = 962,395.68 × 465,335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641,375.82x = 447,837,182,917.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,837,182,917.26/641,375.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,244.57

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