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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,283.68, 965,043.12 and 508,994.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,283.68, 965,043.12 and 508,994.08 is: 701,431.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,283.68 : 965,043.12 = 508,994.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,283.68/965,043.12 = 508,994.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,283.68x = 965,043.12 × 508,994.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,283.68x = 491,201,235,024.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,201,235,024.73/700,283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,431.79

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