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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,448.22, 946,248.48 and 481,925.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,448.22, 946,248.48 and 481,925.38 is: 664,319.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,448.22 : 946,248.48 = 481,925.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,448.22/946,248.48 = 481,925.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,448.22x = 946,248.48 × 481,925.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,448.22x = 456,021,158,298.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,021,158,298.42/686,448.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,319.82

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