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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,451.43, 1,062,482.81 and 423,918.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,451.43, 1,062,482.81 and 423,918.14 is: 635,760.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,451.43 : 1,062,482.81 = 423,918.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,451.43/1,062,482.81 = 423,918.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,451.43x = 1,062,482.81 × 423,918.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,451.43x = 450,405,729,165.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,405,729,165.17/708,451.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,760.92

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