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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,397.69, 1,049,087.50 and 474,518.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,397.69, 1,049,087.50 and 474,518.86 is: 710,755.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,397.69 : 1,049,087.50 = 474,518.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,397.69/1,049,087.50 = 474,518.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,397.69x = 1,049,087.50 × 474,518.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,397.69x = 497,811,800,731.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,811,800,731.23/700,397.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,755.92

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