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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,295.46, 1,055,140.02 and 282,866.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,295.46, 1,055,140.02 and 282,866.58 is: 424,379.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,295.46 : 1,055,140.02 = 282,866.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,295.46/1,055,140.02 = 282,866.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,295.46x = 1,055,140.02 × 282,866.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,295.46x = 298,463,848,878.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,463,848,878.53/703,295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,379.04

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