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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,966.84, 1,054,442.10 and 282,235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,966.84, 1,054,442.10 and 282,235.32 is: 423,349.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,966.84 : 1,054,442.10 = 282,235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,966.84/1,054,442.10 = 282,235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,966.84x = 1,054,442.10 × 282,235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,966.84x = 297,600,803,514.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,600,803,514.97/702,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,349.70

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