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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,200.82, 1,052,734.62 and 474,258.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,200.82, 1,052,734.62 and 474,258.80 is: 712,019.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,200.82 : 1,052,734.62 = 474,258.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,200.82/1,052,734.62 = 474,258.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,200.82x = 1,052,734.62 × 474,258.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,200.82x = 499,268,657,599.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,268,657,599.66/701,200.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,019.50

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