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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,214.60, 1,174,766.70 and 467,731.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,214.60, 1,174,766.70 and 467,731.40 is: 700,669.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,214.60 : 1,174,766.70 = 467,731.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,214.60/1,174,766.70 = 467,731.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,214.60x = 1,174,766.70 × 467,731.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,214.60x = 549,475,273,264.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,475,273,264.38/784,214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,669.53

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