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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,023.06, 936,700.44 and 461,242.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,023.06, 936,700.44 and 461,242.95 is: 636,276.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,023.06 : 936,700.44 = 461,242.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,023.06/936,700.44 = 461,242.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,023.06x = 936,700.44 × 461,242.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,023.06x = 432,046,474,211.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,046,474,211.90/679,023.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,276.59

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