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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,565.85, 966,391.97 and 459,237.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,565.85, 966,391.97 and 459,237.69 is: 633,493.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,565.85 : 966,391.97 = 459,237.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,565.85/966,391.97 = 459,237.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,565.85x = 966,391.97 × 459,237.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,565.85x = 443,803,613,641.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,803,613,641.16/700,565.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,493.07

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