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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,599.40, 1,055,399.10 and 282,658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,599.40, 1,055,399.10 and 282,658.60 is: 423,987.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,599.40 : 1,055,399.10 = 282,658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,599.40/1,055,399.10 = 282,658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,599.40x = 1,055,399.10 × 282,658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,599.40x = 298,317,632,047.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,317,632,047.26/703,599.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,987.90

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