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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,611.06, 962,995.86 and 471,562.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,611.06, 962,995.86 and 471,562.74 is: 650,954.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,611.06 : 962,995.86 = 471,562.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,611.06/962,995.86 = 471,562.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,611.06x = 962,995.86 × 471,562.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,611.06x = 454,112,966,350.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,112,966,350.26/697,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,954.37

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