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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,998.46, 1,054,694.52 and 282,569.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,998.46, 1,054,694.52 and 282,569.58 is: 423,933.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,998.46 : 1,054,694.52 = 282,569.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,998.46/1,054,694.52 = 282,569.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,998.46x = 1,054,694.52 × 282,569.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,998.46x = 298,024,587,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,024,587,544.70/702,998.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,933.49

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