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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971,679.52, 1,457,694.28 and 465,811.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971,679.52, 1,457,694.28 and 465,811.84 is: 698,801.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971,679.52 : 1,457,694.28 = 465,811.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971,679.52/1,457,694.28 = 465,811.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971,679.52x = 1,457,694.28 × 465,811.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971,679.52x = 679,011,254,724.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,011,254,724.28/971,679.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,801.65

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