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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 829,970.22, 1,145,407.72 and 507,742.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 829,970.22, 1,145,407.72 and 507,742.08 is: 700,713.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    829,970.22 : 1,145,407.72 = 507,742.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    829,970.22/1,145,407.72 = 507,742.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    829,970.22x = 1,145,407.72 × 507,742.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    829,970.22x = 581,571,698,200.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,571,698,200.86/829,970.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,713.93

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