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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,491.56, 1,055,237.76 and 494,064.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,491.56, 1,055,237.76 and 494,064.44 is: 741,096.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,491.56 : 1,055,237.76 = 494,064.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,491.56/1,055,237.76 = 494,064.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,491.56x = 1,055,237.76 × 494,064.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,491.56x = 521,355,452,961.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,355,452,961.25/703,491.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,096.95

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