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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,004.20, 1,060,256.70 and 470,058.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,004.20, 1,060,256.70 and 470,058.60 is: 703,926.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,004.20 : 1,060,256.70 = 470,058.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,004.20/1,060,256.70 = 470,058.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,004.20x = 1,060,256.70 × 470,058.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,004.20x = 498,382,780,042.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,382,780,042.62/708,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,926.30

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