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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,987.80, 997,481.70 and 462,034.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,987.80, 997,481.70 and 462,034.20 is: 693,051.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,987.80 : 997,481.70 = 462,034.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,987.80/997,481.70 = 462,034.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,987.80x = 997,481.70 × 462,034.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,987.80x = 460,870,659,274.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,870,659,274.14/664,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693,051.30

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