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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 677,237.80, 1,015,865.34 and 466,819.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 677,237.80, 1,015,865.34 and 466,819.24 is: 700,234.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    677,237.80 : 1,015,865.34 = 466,819.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    677,237.80/1,015,865.34 = 466,819.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    677,237.80x = 1,015,865.34 × 466,819.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    677,237.80x = 474,225,485,961.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,225,485,961.14/677,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,234.82

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