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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,746.38, 1,055,457.66 and 419,517.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,746.38, 1,055,457.66 and 419,517.18 is: 629,179.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,746.38 : 1,055,457.66 = 419,517.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,746.38/1,055,457.66 = 419,517.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,746.38x = 1,055,457.66 × 419,517.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,746.38x = 442,782,621,132.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,782,621,132.60/703,746.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629,179.25

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