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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503,999.70, 706,532.70 and 503,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503,999.70, 706,532.70 and 503,999.70 is: 706,532.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503,999.70 : 706,532.70 = 503,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503,999.70/706,532.70 = 503,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503,999.70x = 706,532.70 × 503,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503,999.70x = 356,092,268,840.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,092,268,840.19/503,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,532.70

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