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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,928.42, 1,053,587.30 and 462,574.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,928.42, 1,053,587.30 and 462,574.03 is: 695,309.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,928.42 : 1,053,587.30 = 462,574.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,928.42/1,053,587.30 = 462,574.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,928.42x = 1,053,587.30 × 462,574.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,928.42x = 487,362,123,317.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,362,123,317.82/700,928.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,309.41

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