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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,847.51, 977,043.03 and 481,624.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,847.51, 977,043.03 and 481,624.23 is: 664,786.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,847.51 : 977,043.03 = 481,624.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,847.51/977,043.03 = 481,624.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,847.51x = 977,043.03 × 481,624.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,847.51x = 470,567,597,000.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,567,597,000.62/707,847.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664,786.68

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