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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,785.82, 1,050,960.03 and 460,886.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,785.82, 1,050,960.03 and 460,886.50 is: 691,185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,785.82 : 1,050,960.03 = 460,886.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,785.82/1,050,960.03 = 460,886.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,785.82x = 1,050,960.03 × 460,886.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,785.82x = 484,373,289,866.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,373,289,866.60/700,785.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,185.92

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