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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,703.40, 694,055.10 and 357,727.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,703.40, 694,055.10 and 357,727.40 is: 536,591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,703.40 : 694,055.10 = 357,727.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,703.40/694,055.10 = 357,727.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,703.40x = 694,055.10 × 357,727.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,703.40x = 248,282,526,379.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,282,526,379.74/462,703.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,591.10

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