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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,923.79, 977,296.96 and 479,687.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,923.79, 977,296.96 and 479,687.25 is: 662,213.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,923.79 : 977,296.96 = 479,687.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,923.79/977,296.96 = 479,687.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,923.79x = 977,296.96 × 479,687.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,923.79x = 468,796,891,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,796,891,175.76/707,923.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662,213.78

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