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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,035.52, 1,462,331.84 and 469,338.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,035.52, 1,462,331.84 and 469,338.26 is: 703,900.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,035.52 : 1,462,331.84 = 469,338.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,035.52/1,462,331.84 = 469,338.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,035.52x = 1,462,331.84 × 469,338.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,035.52x = 686,328,271,669.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,328,271,669.85/975,035.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,900.79

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