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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,166.32, 965,840.46 and 458,838.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,166.32, 965,840.46 and 458,838.16 is: 632,941.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,166.32 : 965,840.46 = 458,838.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,166.32/965,840.46 = 458,838.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,166.32x = 965,840.46 × 458,838.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,166.32x = 443,164,459,519.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,164,459,519.95/700,166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,941.70

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