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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,054, 973,683.96 and 464,541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,054, 973,683.96 and 464,541.52 is: 640,626.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,054 : 973,683.96 = 464,541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,054/973,683.96 = 464,541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,054x = 973,683.96 × 464,541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,054x = 452,316,626,778.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,316,626,778.02/706,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,626.11

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