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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,041.63, 1,054,611.65 and 282,317.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,041.63, 1,054,611.65 and 282,317.50 is: 423,496.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,041.63 : 1,054,611.65 = 282,317.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,041.63/1,054,611.65 = 282,317.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,041.63x = 1,054,611.65 × 282,317.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,041.63x = 297,735,324,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,735,324,498.88/703,041.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,496.01

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