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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,836.71, 1,049,728.14 and 460,679.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,836.71, 1,049,728.14 and 460,679.50 is: 690,015.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,836.71 : 1,049,728.14 = 460,679.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,836.71/1,049,728.14 = 460,679.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,836.71x = 1,049,728.14 × 460,679.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,836.71x = 483,588,234,671.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,588,234,671.13/700,836.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,015.56

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