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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,481.56, 1,055,222.76 and 494,054.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,481.56, 1,055,222.76 and 494,054.44 is: 741,081.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,481.56 : 1,055,222.76 = 494,054.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,481.56/1,055,222.76 = 494,054.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,481.56x = 1,055,222.76 × 494,054.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,481.56x = 521,337,489,767.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,337,489,767.05/703,481.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,081.95

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