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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,037.02, 1,462,334.09 and 469,339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,037.02, 1,462,334.09 and 469,339.76 is: 703,903.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,037.02 : 1,462,334.09 = 469,339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,037.02/1,462,334.09 = 469,339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,037.02x = 1,462,334.09 × 469,339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,037.02x = 686,331,521,182.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,331,521,182.05/975,037.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,903.04

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