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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,212.32, 972,952.62 and 450,710.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,212.32, 972,952.62 and 450,710.32 is: 621,826.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,212.32 : 972,952.62 = 450,710.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,212.32/972,952.62 = 450,710.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,212.32x = 972,952.62 × 450,710.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,212.32x = 438,519,786,705.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,519,786,705.04/705,212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621,826.61

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