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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,587, 979,230.06 and 483,627.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,587, 979,230.06 and 483,627.24 is: 667,405.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,587 : 979,230.06 = 483,627.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,587/979,230.06 = 483,627.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,587x = 979,230.06 × 483,627.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,587x = 473,582,331,242.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,582,331,242.83/709,587
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,405.59

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