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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,311.83, 973,628.27 and 476,179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,311.83, 973,628.27 and 476,179.46 is: 657,328.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,311.83 : 973,628.27 = 476,179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,311.83/973,628.27 = 476,179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,311.83x = 973,628.27 × 476,179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,311.83x = 463,621,783,849.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,621,783,849.33/705,311.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,328.81

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