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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,266.31, 968,868.23 and 460,876.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,266.31, 968,868.23 and 460,876.89 is: 635,839.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,266.31 : 968,868.23 = 460,876.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,266.31/968,868.23 = 460,876.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,266.31x = 968,868.23 × 460,876.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,266.31x = 446,528,974,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,528,974,357.82/702,266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,839.95

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