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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,508.06, 967,435.52 and 459,702.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,508.06, 967,435.52 and 459,702.81 is: 633,966.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,508.06 : 967,435.52 = 459,702.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,508.06/967,435.52 = 459,702.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,508.06x = 967,435.52 × 459,702.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,508.06x = 444,732,824,739.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,732,824,739.30/701,508.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633,966.81

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