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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,842.26, 977,035.77 and 481,618.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,842.26, 977,035.77 and 481,618.98 is: 664,779.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,842.26 : 977,035.77 = 481,618.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,842.26/977,035.77 = 481,618.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,842.26x = 977,035.77 × 481,618.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,842.26x = 470,558,970,970.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,558,970,970.92/707,842.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,779.43

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