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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,488.54, 1,055,252.52 and 438,015.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,488.54, 1,055,252.52 and 438,015.90 is: 657,036.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,488.54 : 1,055,252.52 = 438,015.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,488.54/1,055,252.52 = 438,015.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,488.54x = 1,055,252.52 × 438,015.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,488.54x = 462,217,382,275.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,217,382,275.07/703,488.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657,036.12

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