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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,001.40, 1,050,002.10 and 432,895.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,001.40, 1,050,002.10 and 432,895.80 is: 649,343.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,001.40 : 1,050,002.10 = 432,895.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,001.40/1,050,002.10 = 432,895.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,001.40x = 1,050,002.10 × 432,895.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,001.40x = 454,541,499,081.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,541,499,081.18/700,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,343.70

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