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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,014.03, 700,088.69 and 402,879.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,014.03, 700,088.69 and 402,879.15 is: 601,370.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,014.03 : 700,088.69 = 402,879.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,014.03/700,088.69 = 402,879.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,014.03x = 700,088.69 × 402,879.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,014.03x = 282,051,134,337.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,051,134,337.42/469,014.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,370.36

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