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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,652.32, 1,054,174.68 and 282,223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,652.32, 1,054,174.68 and 282,223.44 is: 423,413.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,652.32 : 1,054,174.68 = 282,223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,652.32/1,054,174.68 = 282,223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,652.32x = 1,054,174.68 × 282,223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,652.32x = 297,512,804,550.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,512,804,550.50/702,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,413.96

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