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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,088.83, 1,054,682.57 and 282,364.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,088.83, 1,054,682.57 and 282,364.75 is: 423,566.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,088.83 : 1,054,682.57 = 282,364.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,088.83/1,054,682.57 = 282,364.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,088.83x = 1,054,682.57 × 282,364.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,088.83x = 297,805,180,207.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,805,180,207.41/703,088.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,566.93

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