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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972,246.30, 1,458,175.05 and 466,806.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972,246.30, 1,458,175.05 and 466,806.30 is: 700,116.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972,246.30 : 1,458,175.05 = 466,806.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972,246.30/1,458,175.05 = 466,806.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972,246.30x = 1,458,175.05 × 466,806.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972,246.30x = 680,685,299,842.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,685,299,842.82/972,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,116.11

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