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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,790.70, 992,249.98 and 464,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,790.70, 992,249.98 and 464,266.02 is: 640,893.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,790.70 : 992,249.98 = 464,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,790.70/992,249.98 = 464,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,790.70x = 992,249.98 × 464,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,790.70x = 460,667,949,059.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,667,949,059.68/718,790.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640,893.03

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