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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,755.68, 992,201.65 and 464,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,755.68, 992,201.65 and 464,231 is: 640,844.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,755.68 : 992,201.65 = 464,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,755.68/992,201.65 = 464,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,755.68x = 992,201.65 × 464,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,755.68x = 460,610,764,181.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,610,764,181.15/718,755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,844.69

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