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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,737.50, 1,465,606.32 and 464,981.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,737.50, 1,465,606.32 and 464,981.84 is: 697,710.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,737.50 : 1,465,606.32 = 464,981.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,737.50/1,465,606.32 = 464,981.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,737.50x = 1,465,606.32 × 464,981.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,737.50x = 681,480,323,389.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,480,323,389.23/976,737.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,710.82

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