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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,784.82, 1,050,958.53 and 460,885.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,784.82, 1,050,958.53 and 460,885.50 is: 691,184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,784.82 : 1,050,958.53 = 460,885.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,784.82/1,050,958.53 = 460,885.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,784.82x = 1,050,958.53 × 460,885.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,784.82x = 484,371,547,578.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,371,547,578.32/700,784.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,184.42

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