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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,051, 973,679.82 and 464,538.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,051, 973,679.82 and 464,538.52 is: 640,621.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,051 : 973,679.82 = 464,538.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,051/973,679.82 = 464,538.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,051x = 973,679.82 × 464,538.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,051x = 452,311,782,536.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,311,782,536.67/706,051
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,621.97

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