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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,799.70, 1,024,199.55 and 470,223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,799.70, 1,024,199.55 and 470,223.30 is: 705,334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,799.70 : 1,024,199.55 = 470,223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,799.70/1,024,199.55 = 470,223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,799.70x = 1,024,199.55 × 470,223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,799.70x = 481,602,492,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,602,492,259.52/682,799.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,334.95

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