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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,539.53, 991,598.92 and 464,333.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,539.53, 991,598.92 and 464,333.59 is: 640,789.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,539.53 : 991,598.92 = 464,333.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,539.53/991,598.92 = 464,333.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,539.53x = 991,598.92 × 464,333.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,539.53x = 460,432,682,723.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,432,682,723.89/718,539.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,789.63

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