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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,487.48, 1,062,536.64 and 423,953.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,487.48, 1,062,536.64 and 423,953.92 is: 635,814.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,487.48 : 1,062,536.64 = 423,953.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,487.48/1,062,536.64 = 423,953.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,487.48x = 1,062,536.64 × 423,953.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,487.48x = 450,466,573,671.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,466,573,671.63/708,487.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,814.44

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