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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,343.87, 973,672.41 and 476,211.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,343.87, 973,672.41 and 476,211.55 is: 657,373.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,343.87 : 973,672.41 = 476,211.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,343.87/973,672.41 = 476,211.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,343.87x = 973,672.41 × 476,211.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,343.87x = 463,674,042,689.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,674,042,689.97/705,343.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,373.04

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