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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,587.06, 967,238.73 and 455,804.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,587.06, 967,238.73 and 455,804.34 is: 629,288.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,587.06 : 967,238.73 = 455,804.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,587.06/967,238.73 = 455,804.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,587.06x = 967,238.73 × 455,804.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,587.06x = 440,871,610,950.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,871,610,950.09/700,587.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,288.83

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