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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,544.96, 985,870.08 and 460,043.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,544.96, 985,870.08 and 460,043.52 is: 634,730.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,544.96 : 985,870.08 = 460,043.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,544.96/985,870.08 = 460,043.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,544.96x = 985,870.08 × 460,043.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,544.96x = 453,543,141,865.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,543,141,865.88/714,544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,730.03

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