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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,060, 973,692.24 and 464,547.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,060, 973,692.24 and 464,547.52 is: 640,634.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,060 : 973,692.24 = 464,547.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,060/973,692.24 = 464,547.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,060x = 973,692.24 × 464,547.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,060x = 452,326,315,335.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,326,315,335.25/706,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,634.39

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