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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,003.50, 971,362.07 and 474,985.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,003.50, 971,362.07 and 474,985.65 is: 655,370.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,003.50 : 971,362.07 = 474,985.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,003.50/971,362.07 = 474,985.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,003.50x = 971,362.07 × 474,985.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,003.50x = 461,383,044,204.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,383,044,204.30/704,003.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,370.39

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