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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,778, 973,400.94 and 464,136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,778, 973,400.94 and 464,136.18 is: 641,039.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,778 : 973,400.94 = 464,136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,778/973,400.94 = 464,136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,778x = 973,400.94 × 464,136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,778x = 451,790,593,900.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,790,593,900.01/704,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,039.58

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