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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,019.24, 947,035.63 and 482,244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,019.24, 947,035.63 and 482,244.84 is: 665,729.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,019.24 : 947,035.63 = 482,244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,019.24/947,035.63 = 482,244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,019.24x = 947,035.63 × 482,244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,019.24x = 456,703,046,466.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,703,046,466.46/686,019.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665,729.21

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