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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,786.82, 1,050,961.53 and 460,887.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,786.82, 1,050,961.53 and 460,887.50 is: 691,187.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,786.82 : 1,050,961.53 = 460,887.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,786.82/1,050,961.53 = 460,887.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,786.82x = 1,050,961.53 × 460,887.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,786.82x = 484,375,032,157.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,375,032,157.88/700,786.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,187.42

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