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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,905.37, 970,081.02 and 506,833.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,905.37, 970,081.02 and 506,833.14 is: 699,481.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,905.37 : 970,081.02 = 506,833.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,905.37/970,081.02 = 506,833.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,905.37x = 970,081.02 × 506,833.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,905.37x = 491,669,209,421.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,669,209,421.00/702,905.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699,481.37

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