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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,790, 973,417.50 and 464,148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,790, 973,417.50 and 464,148.18 is: 641,056.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,790 : 973,417.50 = 464,148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,790/973,417.50 = 464,148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,790x = 973,417.50 × 464,148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,790x = 451,809,961,005.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,809,961,005.15/704,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,056.15

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