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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,628, 979,451.20 and 467,954.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,628, 979,451.20 and 467,954.24 is: 645,885.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,628 : 979,451.20 = 467,954.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,628/979,451.20 = 467,954.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,628x = 979,451.20 × 467,954.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,628x = 458,338,341,913.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,338,341,913.09/709,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,885.37

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