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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,162.74, 976,157.97 and 481,414.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,162.74, 976,157.97 and 481,414.58 is: 663,599.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,162.74 : 976,157.97 = 481,414.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,162.74/976,157.97 = 481,414.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,162.74x = 976,157.97 × 481,414.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,162.74x = 469,936,679,141.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,936,679,141.20/708,162.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663,599.84

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