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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,849.40, 1,015,274.10 and 466,724.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,849.40, 1,015,274.10 and 466,724.60 is: 700,086.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,849.40 : 1,015,274.10 = 466,724.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,849.40/1,015,274.10 = 466,724.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,849.40x = 1,015,274.10 × 466,724.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,849.40x = 473,853,398,212.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,853,398,212.86/676,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,086.90

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