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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,742.67, 966,017.12 and 499,188.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,742.67, 966,017.12 and 499,188.75 is: 688,162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,742.67 : 966,017.12 = 499,188.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,742.67/966,017.12 = 499,188.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,742.67x = 966,017.12 × 499,188.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,742.67x = 482,224,876,115.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,224,876,115.46/700,742.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,162.57

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