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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,028.68, 1,050,017.55 and 460,871.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,028.68, 1,050,017.55 and 460,871.48 is: 690,304.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,028.68 : 1,050,017.55 = 460,871.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,028.68/1,050,017.55 = 460,871.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,028.68x = 1,050,017.55 × 460,871.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,028.68x = 483,923,137,044.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,923,137,044.39/701,028.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,304.34

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