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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,973.80, 1,463,766.30 and 470,533.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,973.80, 1,463,766.30 and 470,533.80 is: 705,706.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,973.80 : 1,463,766.30 = 470,533.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,973.80/1,463,766.30 = 470,533.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,973.80x = 1,463,766.30 × 470,533.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,973.80x = 688,751,519,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,751,519,450.94/975,973.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,706.98

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