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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,227.76, 1,050,341.64 and 559,326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,227.76, 1,050,341.64 and 559,326.64 is: 838,989.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,227.76 : 1,050,341.64 = 559,326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,227.76/1,050,341.64 = 559,326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,227.76x = 1,050,341.64 × 559,326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,227.76x = 587,484,060,353.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,484,060,353.29/700,227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,989.96

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