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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,238.01, 974,821.91 and 480,014.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,238.01, 974,821.91 and 480,014.73 is: 662,565.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,238.01 : 974,821.91 = 480,014.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,238.01/974,821.91 = 480,014.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,238.01x = 974,821.91 × 480,014.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,238.01x = 467,928,873,526.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,928,873,526.66/706,238.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,565.41

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