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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,207.80, 1,458,117.30 and 466,767.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,207.80, 1,458,117.30 and 466,767.80 is: 700,058.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,207.80 : 1,458,117.30 = 466,767.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,207.80/1,458,117.30 = 466,767.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,207.80x = 1,458,117.30 × 466,767.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,207.80x = 680,602,204,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,602,204,262.94/972,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,058.37

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