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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,610, 979,261.84 and 483,650.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,610, 979,261.84 and 483,650.24 is: 667,437.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,610 : 979,261.84 = 483,650.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,610/979,261.84 = 483,650.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,610x = 979,261.84 × 483,650.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,610x = 473,620,223,938.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,620,223,938.84/709,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667,437.36

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