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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,655.43, 976,583.73 and 470,294.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,655.43, 976,583.73 and 470,294.35 is: 704,792.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,655.43 : 976,583.73 = 470,294.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,655.43/976,583.73 = 470,294.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,655.43x = 976,583.73 × 470,294.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,655.43x = 459,281,805,638.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,281,805,638.01/651,655.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,792.42

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