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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661,545.68, 913,192.71 and 468,959.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661,545.68, 913,192.71 and 468,959.99 is: 647,348.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661,545.68 : 913,192.71 = 468,959.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661,545.68/913,192.71 = 468,959.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661,545.68x = 913,192.71 × 468,959.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661,545.68x = 428,250,844,149.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,250,844,149.67/661,545.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,348.86

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