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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711,251.58, 981,617.03 and 466,442.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711,251.58, 981,617.03 and 466,442.25 is: 643,749.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711,251.58 : 981,617.03 = 466,442.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711,251.58/981,617.03 = 466,442.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711,251.58x = 981,617.03 × 466,442.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711,251.58x = 457,867,651,847.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,867,651,847.40/711,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,749.22

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