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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,048, 973,675.68 and 464,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,048, 973,675.68 and 464,535.52 is: 640,617.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,048 : 973,675.68 = 464,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,048/973,675.68 = 464,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,048x = 973,675.68 × 464,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,048x = 452,306,938,320.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,306,938,320.15/706,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,617.83

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