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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,651.23, 1,055,476.88 and 282,828.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,651.23, 1,055,476.88 and 282,828.69 is: 424,243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,651.23 : 1,055,476.88 = 282,828.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,651.23/1,055,476.88 = 282,828.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,651.23x = 1,055,476.88 × 282,828.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,651.23x = 298,519,143,295.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,519,143,295.69/703,651.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,243.05

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