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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,900.78, 970,074.68 and 506,828.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,900.78, 970,074.68 and 506,828.54 is: 699,475.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,900.78 : 970,074.68 = 506,828.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,900.78/970,074.68 = 506,828.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,900.78x = 970,074.68 × 506,828.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,900.78x = 491,661,533,646.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,661,533,646.41/702,900.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,475.02

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