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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,746.67, 966,022.63 and 499,192.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,746.67, 966,022.63 and 499,192.75 is: 688,168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,746.67 : 966,022.63 = 499,192.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,746.67/966,022.63 = 499,192.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,746.67x = 966,022.63 × 499,192.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,746.67x = 482,231,493,231.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,231,493,231.93/700,746.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,168.08

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