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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,211.42, 976,387.80 and 486,825

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,211.42, 976,387.80 and 486,825 is: 672,118.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,211.42 : 976,387.80 = 486,825 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,211.42/976,387.80 = 486,825/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,211.42x = 976,387.80 × 486,825
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,211.42x = 475,329,990,735
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,329,990,735/707,211.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672,118.66

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