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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 691,639.50, 955,249.83 and 464,891.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 691,639.50, 955,249.83 and 464,891.34 is: 642,079.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    691,639.50 : 955,249.83 = 464,891.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    691,639.50/955,249.83 = 464,891.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    691,639.50x = 955,249.83 × 464,891.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    691,639.50x = 444,087,373,503.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,087,373,503.47/691,639.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,079.25

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