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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699,382.91, 1,049,074.37 and 462,670.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699,382.91, 1,049,074.37 and 462,670.23 is: 694,005.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699,382.91 : 1,049,074.37 = 462,670.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699,382.91/1,049,074.37 = 462,670.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699,382.91x = 1,049,074.37 × 462,670.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699,382.91x = 485,375,480,055.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,375,480,055.01/699,382.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,005.35

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