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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,034.20, 1,048,841.70 and 325,288.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,034.20, 1,048,841.70 and 325,288.60 is: 487,370.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,034.20 : 1,048,841.70 = 325,288.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,034.20/1,048,841.70 = 325,288.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,034.20x = 1,048,841.70 × 325,288.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,034.20x = 341,176,248,214.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,176,248,214.62/700,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,370.83

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