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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,285.14, 1,053,178.10 and 491,933.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,285.14, 1,053,178.10 and 491,933.46 is: 736,676.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,285.14 : 1,053,178.10 = 491,933.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,285.14/1,053,178.10 = 491,933.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,285.14x = 1,053,178.10 × 491,933.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,285.14x = 518,093,546,729.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,093,546,729.23/703,285.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,676.37

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