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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,265.93, 968,867.71 and 460,876.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,265.93, 968,867.71 and 460,876.51 is: 635,839.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,265.93 : 968,867.71 = 460,876.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,265.93/968,867.71 = 460,876.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,265.93x = 968,867.71 × 460,876.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,265.93x = 446,528,368,895.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,528,368,895.39/702,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,839.43

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