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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,950.36, 971,196.93 and 462,363.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,950.36, 971,196.93 and 462,363.90 is: 637,894.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,950.36 : 971,196.93 = 462,363.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,950.36/971,196.93 = 462,363.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,950.36x = 971,196.93 × 462,363.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,950.36x = 449,046,400,222.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,046,400,222.83/703,950.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,894.98

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