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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,272.15, 1,050,408.23 and 461,123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,272.15, 1,050,408.23 and 461,123.70 is: 691,685.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,272.15 : 1,050,408.23 = 461,123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,272.15/1,050,408.23 = 461,123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,272.15x = 1,050,408.23 × 461,123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,272.15x = 484,368,127,222.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,368,127,222.43/700,272.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,685.55

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