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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976,739.52, 1,465,609.32 and 464,983.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976,739.52, 1,465,609.32 and 464,983.84 is: 697,713.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976,739.52 : 1,465,609.32 = 464,983.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976,739.52/1,465,609.32 = 464,983.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976,739.52x = 1,465,609.32 × 464,983.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976,739.52x = 681,484,649,553.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,484,649,553.39/976,739.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,713.81

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