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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,469.98, 985,766.58 and 459,968.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,469.98, 985,766.58 and 459,968.52 is: 634,626.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,469.98 : 985,766.58 = 459,968.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,469.98/985,766.58 = 459,968.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,469.98x = 985,766.58 × 459,968.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,469.98x = 453,421,594,868.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,421,594,868.06/714,469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,626.52

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