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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,199.32, 972,934.74 and 450,697.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,199.32, 972,934.74 and 450,697.32 is: 621,808.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,199.32 : 972,934.74 = 450,697.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,199.32/972,934.74 = 450,697.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,199.32x = 972,934.74 × 450,697.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,199.32x = 438,499,079,852.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,499,079,852.90/705,199.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,808.71

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