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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699,421.80, 1,049,651.10 and 462,685.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699,421.80, 1,049,651.10 and 462,685.80 is: 694,371.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699,421.80 : 1,049,651.10 = 462,685.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699,421.80/1,049,651.10 = 462,685.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699,421.80x = 1,049,651.10 × 462,685.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699,421.80x = 485,658,658,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,658,658,924.38/699,421.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694,371.64

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