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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,770.68, 992,222.36 and 464,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,770.68, 992,222.36 and 464,246 is: 640,865.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,770.68 : 992,222.36 = 464,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,770.68/992,222.36 = 464,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,770.68x = 992,222.36 × 464,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,770.68x = 460,635,261,740.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,635,261,740.56/718,770.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,865.40

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