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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,029.20, 1,048,834.20 and 325,283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,029.20, 1,048,834.20 and 325,283.60 is: 487,363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,029.20 : 1,048,834.20 = 325,283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,029.20/1,048,834.20 = 325,283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,029.20x = 1,048,834.20 × 325,283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,029.20x = 341,168,564,379.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,168,564,379.12/700,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,363.33

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