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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,304.97, 973,618.79 and 476,172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,304.97, 973,618.79 and 476,172.60 is: 657,319.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,304.97 : 973,618.79 = 476,172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,304.97/973,618.79 = 476,172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,304.97x = 973,618.79 × 476,172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,304.97x = 463,610,594,267.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,610,594,267.63/705,304.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,319.34

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