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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,865.83, 1,464,299.07 and 470,857.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,865.83, 1,464,299.07 and 470,857.46 is: 706,527.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,865.83 : 1,464,299.07 = 470,857.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,865.83/1,464,299.07 = 470,857.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,865.83x = 1,464,299.07 × 470,857.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,865.83x = 689,476,131,693.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,476,131,693.35/975,865.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,527.59

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