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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,468.91, 966,704.34 and 507,548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,468.91, 966,704.34 and 507,548.28 is: 699,459.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,468.91 : 966,704.34 = 507,548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,468.91/966,704.34 = 507,548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,468.91x = 966,704.34 × 507,548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,468.91x = 490,649,125,035.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,649,125,035.54/701,468.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,459.55

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