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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,934.88, 972,231.98 and 477,186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,934.88, 972,231.98 and 477,186.72 is: 659,061.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,934.88 : 972,231.98 = 477,186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,934.88/972,231.98 = 477,186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,934.88x = 972,231.98 × 477,186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,934.88x = 463,936,187,229.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,936,187,229.37/703,934.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,061.23

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