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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,255.95, 1,460,035.67 and 467,722.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,255.95, 1,460,035.67 and 467,722.71 is: 701,656.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,255.95 : 1,460,035.67 = 467,722.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,255.95/1,460,035.67 = 467,722.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,255.95x = 1,460,035.67 × 467,722.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,255.95x = 682,891,837,930.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,891,837,930.45/973,255.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,656.99

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