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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,835.71, 1,049,726.64 and 460,678.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,835.71, 1,049,726.64 and 460,678.50 is: 690,014.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,835.71 : 1,049,726.64 = 460,678.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,835.71/1,049,726.64 = 460,678.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,835.71x = 1,049,726.64 × 460,678.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,835.71x = 483,586,493,925.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,586,493,925.24/700,835.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,014.06

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