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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,866.83, 1,464,300.57 and 470,858.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,866.83, 1,464,300.57 and 470,858.46 is: 706,529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,866.83 : 1,464,300.57 = 470,858.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,866.83/1,464,300.57 = 470,858.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,866.83x = 1,464,300.57 × 470,858.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,866.83x = 689,478,311,367.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,478,311,367.32/975,866.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,529.10

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