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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,744.67, 966,019.87 and 499,190.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,744.67, 966,019.87 and 499,190.75 is: 688,165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,744.67 : 966,019.87 = 499,190.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,744.67/966,019.87 = 499,190.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,744.67x = 966,019.87 × 499,190.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,744.67x = 482,228,183,420.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,228,183,420.20/700,744.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,165.32

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