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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,844.66, 1,050,399.69 and 498,117.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,844.66, 1,050,399.69 and 498,117.75 is: 746,560.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,844.66 : 1,050,399.69 = 498,117.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,844.66/1,050,399.69 = 498,117.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,844.66x = 1,050,399.69 × 498,117.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,844.66x = 523,222,730,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,222,730,183.50/700,844.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,560.21

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