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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,143.07, 973,898.64 and 475,303.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,143.07, 973,898.64 and 475,303.95 is: 656,459.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,143.07 : 973,898.64 = 475,303.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,143.07/973,898.64 = 475,303.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,143.07x = 973,898.64 × 475,303.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,143.07x = 462,897,870,491.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,897,870,491.63/705,143.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656,459.50

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