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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,589.12, 1,462,163.73 and 470,055.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,589.12, 1,462,163.73 and 470,055.16 is: 704,494.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,589.12 : 1,462,163.73 = 470,055.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,589.12/1,462,163.73 = 470,055.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,589.12x = 1,462,163.73 × 470,055.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,589.12x = 687,297,606,051.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,297,606,051.35/975,589.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,494.95

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