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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,200.32, 972,936.12 and 450,698.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,200.32, 972,936.12 and 450,698.32 is: 621,810.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,200.32 : 972,936.12 = 450,698.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,200.32/972,936.12 = 450,698.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,200.32x = 972,936.12 × 450,698.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,200.32x = 438,500,674,751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,500,674,751.32/705,200.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,810.09

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