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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,827.80, 1,064,741.70 and 457,885.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,827.80, 1,064,741.70 and 457,885.40 is: 686,828.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,827.80 : 1,064,741.70 = 457,885.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,827.80/1,064,741.70 = 457,885.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,827.80x = 1,064,741.70 × 457,885.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,827.80x = 487,529,679,201.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,529,679,201.18/709,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686,828.10

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