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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,868.60, 1,052,997.30 and 465,672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,868.60, 1,052,997.30 and 465,672.60 is: 698,637.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,868.60 : 1,052,997.30 = 465,672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,868.60/1,052,997.30 = 465,672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,868.60x = 1,052,997.30 × 465,672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,868.60x = 490,351,990,483.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,351,990,483.98/701,868.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,637.88

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