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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,927.42, 1,053,585.80 and 462,573.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,927.42, 1,053,585.80 and 462,573.03 is: 695,307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,927.42 : 1,053,585.80 = 462,573.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,927.42/1,053,585.80 = 462,573.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,927.42x = 1,053,585.80 × 462,573.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,927.42x = 487,360,375,870.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,360,375,870.97/700,927.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,307.90

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