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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,460.32, 1,049,007.12 and 400,030.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,460.32, 1,049,007.12 and 400,030.96 is: 599,085.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,460.32 : 1,049,007.12 = 400,030.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,460.32/1,049,007.12 = 400,030.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,460.32x = 1,049,007.12 × 400,030.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,460.32x = 419,635,325,260.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,635,325,260.44/700,460.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,085.08

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