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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,794.70, 1,061,442.45 and 470,849.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,794.70, 1,061,442.45 and 470,849.10 is: 705,111.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,794.70 : 1,061,442.45 = 470,849.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,794.70/1,061,442.45 = 470,849.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,794.70x = 1,061,442.45 × 470,849.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,794.70x = 499,779,222,284.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,779,222,284.30/708,794.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,111.40

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