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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,877.82, 986,284.76 and 456,905.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,877.82, 986,284.76 and 456,905.76 is: 630,372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,877.82 : 986,284.76 = 456,905.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,877.82/986,284.76 = 456,905.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,877.82x = 986,284.76 × 456,905.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,877.82x = 450,639,187,844.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,639,187,844.22/714,877.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630,372.32

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