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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,050, 973,678.44 and 464,537.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,050, 973,678.44 and 464,537.52 is: 640,620.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,050 : 973,678.44 = 464,537.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,050/973,678.44 = 464,537.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,050x = 973,678.44 × 464,537.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,050x = 452,310,167,795.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,310,167,795.07/706,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,620.59

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