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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,284.68, 965,044.50 and 508,995.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,284.68, 965,044.50 and 508,995.08 is: 701,433.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,284.68 : 965,044.50 = 508,995.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,284.68/965,044.50 = 508,995.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,284.68x = 965,044.50 × 508,995.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,284.68x = 491,202,902,481.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,202,902,481.06/700,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,433.17

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