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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,619, 1,055,428.50 and 309,635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,619, 1,055,428.50 and 309,635 is: 464,452.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,619 : 1,055,428.50 = 309,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,619/1,055,428.50 = 309,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,619x = 1,055,428.50 × 309,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,619x = 326,797,603,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,797,603,597.50/703,619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,452.50

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