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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979,031.62, 1,468,848.09 and 467,349.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979,031.62, 1,468,848.09 and 467,349.69 is: 701,168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979,031.62 : 1,468,848.09 = 467,349.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979,031.62/1,468,848.09 = 467,349.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979,031.62x = 1,468,848.09 × 467,349.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979,031.62x = 686,465,706,779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,465,706,779.33/979,031.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,168.06

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