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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973,256.95, 1,460,037.17 and 467,723.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973,256.95, 1,460,037.17 and 467,723.71 is: 701,658.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973,256.95 : 1,460,037.17 = 467,723.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973,256.95/1,460,037.17 = 467,723.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973,256.95x = 1,460,037.17 × 467,723.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973,256.95x = 682,894,001,890.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,894,001,890.30/973,256.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,658.49

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