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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,624.20, 966,805.74 and 458,523.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,624.20, 966,805.74 and 458,523.30 is: 632,725.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,624.20 : 966,805.74 = 458,523.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,624.20/966,805.74 = 458,523.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,624.20x = 966,805.74 × 458,523.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,624.20x = 443,302,958,363.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,302,958,363.74/700,624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632,725.73

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