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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,877.26, 1,464,316.23 and 470,868.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,877.26, 1,464,316.23 and 470,868.90 is: 706,544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,877.26 : 1,464,316.23 = 470,868.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,877.26/1,464,316.23 = 470,868.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,877.26x = 1,464,316.23 × 470,868.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,877.26x = 689,500,972,472.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,500,972,472.25/975,877.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,544.77

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