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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,269.31, 974,806.43 and 464,575.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,269.31, 974,806.43 and 464,575.73 is: 641,216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,269.31 : 974,806.43 = 464,575.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,269.31/974,806.43 = 464,575.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,269.31x = 974,806.43 × 464,575.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,269.31x = 452,871,401,629.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,871,401,629.03/706,269.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,216.31

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