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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,313.30, 1,049,345.55 and 465,117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,313.30, 1,049,345.55 and 465,117.30 is: 695,935.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,313.30 : 1,049,345.55 = 465,117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,313.30/1,049,345.55 = 465,117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,313.30x = 1,049,345.55 × 465,117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,313.30x = 488,068,768,983.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,068,768,983.02/701,313.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695,935.42

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