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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,840.81, 986,701.76 and 460,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,840.81, 986,701.76 and 460,192 is: 635,207.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,840.81 : 986,701.76 = 460,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,840.81/986,701.76 = 460,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,840.81x = 986,701.76 × 460,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,840.81x = 454,072,256,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,072,256,337.92/714,840.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,207.52

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