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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962,704.68, 1,444,090.50 and 457,005.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962,704.68, 1,444,090.50 and 457,005.15 is: 685,523.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962,704.68 : 1,444,090.50 = 457,005.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962,704.68/1,444,090.50 = 457,005.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962,704.68x = 1,444,090.50 × 457,005.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962,704.68x = 659,956,795,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,956,795,566.08/962,704.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,523.62

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