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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 469,014.23, 700,088.96 and 402,879.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 469,014.23, 700,088.96 and 402,879.35 is: 601,370.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    469,014.23 : 700,088.96 = 402,879.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    469,014.23/700,088.96 = 402,879.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    469,014.23x = 700,088.96 × 402,879.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    469,014.23x = 282,051,387,904.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,051,387,904.40/469,014.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,370.64

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