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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,481.49, 1,055,222.69 and 494,054.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,481.49, 1,055,222.69 and 494,054.37 is: 741,081.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,481.49 : 1,055,222.69 = 494,054.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,481.49/1,055,222.69 = 494,054.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,481.49x = 1,055,222.69 × 494,054.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,481.49x = 521,337,378,847.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,337,378,847.38/703,481.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,081.87

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