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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,496.82, 968,787.63 and 466,333.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,496.82, 968,787.63 and 466,333.04 is: 643,102.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,496.82 : 968,787.63 = 466,333.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,496.82/968,787.63 = 466,333.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,496.82x = 968,787.63 × 466,333.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,496.82x = 451,777,675,768.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,777,675,768.36/702,496.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,102.81

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