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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,825.70, 972,422.73 and 450,325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,825.70, 972,422.73 and 450,325.86 is: 621,298.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,825.70 : 972,422.73 = 450,325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,825.70/972,422.73 = 450,325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,825.70x = 972,422.73 × 450,325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,825.70x = 437,907,102,170.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,907,102,170.80/704,825.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,298.43

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