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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,243.24, 941,664.50 and 464,811.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,243.24, 941,664.50 and 464,811.68 is: 641,555.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,243.24 : 941,664.50 = 464,811.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,243.24/941,664.50 = 464,811.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,243.24x = 941,664.50 × 464,811.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,243.24x = 437,696,658,241.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,696,658,241.36/682,243.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,555.14

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