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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,206.81, 1,061,541.57 and 464,945.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,206.81, 1,061,541.57 and 464,945.81 is: 696,914.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,206.81 : 1,061,541.57 = 464,945.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,206.81/1,061,541.57 = 464,945.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,206.81x = 1,061,541.57 × 464,945.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,206.81x = 493,559,299,804.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,559,299,804.61/708,206.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696,914.09

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