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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,312.53, 973,629.23 and 476,180.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,312.53, 973,629.23 and 476,180.17 is: 657,329.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,312.53 : 973,629.23 = 476,180.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,312.53/973,629.23 = 476,180.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,312.53x = 973,629.23 × 476,180.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,312.53x = 463,622,932,258.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,622,932,258.37/705,312.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,329.78

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