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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,943.08, 1,053,704.70 and 276,778.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,943.08, 1,053,704.70 and 276,778.01 is: 414,887.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,943.08 : 1,053,704.70 = 276,778.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,943.08/1,053,704.70 = 276,778.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,943.08x = 1,053,704.70 × 276,778.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,943.08x = 291,642,292,627.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,642,292,627.91/702,943.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,887.50

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