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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 686,611.92, 947,769.66 and 468,664.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 686,611.92, 947,769.66 and 468,664.59 is: 646,924.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    686,611.92 : 947,769.66 = 468,664.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    686,611.92/947,769.66 = 468,664.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    686,611.92x = 947,769.66 × 468,664.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    686,611.92x = 444,186,079,118.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,186,079,118.34/686,611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,924.51

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