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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,475.19, 946,285.77 and 481,952.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,475.19, 946,285.77 and 481,952.35 is: 664,357.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,475.19 : 946,285.77 = 481,952.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,475.19/946,285.77 = 481,952.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,475.19x = 946,285.77 × 481,952.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,475.19x = 456,064,650,623.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,064,650,623.06/686,475.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,357.08

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