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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,036.52, 1,462,333.33 and 469,339.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,036.52, 1,462,333.33 and 469,339.26 is: 703,902.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,036.52 : 1,462,333.33 = 469,339.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,036.52/1,462,333.33 = 469,339.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,036.52x = 1,462,333.33 × 469,339.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,036.52x = 686,330,442,975.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,330,442,975.54/975,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,902.29

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