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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,544.78, 967,485.96 and 459,739.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,544.78, 967,485.96 and 459,739.53 is: 634,017.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,544.78 : 967,485.96 = 459,739.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,544.78/967,485.96 = 459,739.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,544.78x = 967,485.96 × 459,739.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,544.78x = 444,791,540,532.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,791,540,532.00/701,544.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,017.32

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