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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,966.85, 1,054,499.48 and 282,242.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,966.85, 1,054,499.48 and 282,242.72 is: 423,383.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,966.85 : 1,054,499.48 = 282,242.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,966.85/1,054,499.48 = 282,242.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,966.85x = 1,054,499.48 × 282,242.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,966.85x = 297,624,802,698.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,624,802,698.82/702,966.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,383.84

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