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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 695,204, 958,859.26 and 466,019.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 695,204, 958,859.26 and 466,019.76 is: 642,757.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    695,204 : 958,859.26 = 466,019.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    695,204/958,859.26 = 466,019.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    695,204x = 958,859.26 × 466,019.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    695,204x = 446,847,362,218.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,847,362,218.98/695,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,757.18

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