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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,794.39, 1,055,681.72 and 277,333.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,794.39, 1,055,681.72 and 277,333.92 is: 415,996.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,794.39 : 1,055,681.72 = 277,333.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,794.39/1,055,681.72 = 277,333.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,794.39x = 1,055,681.72 × 277,333.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,794.39x = 292,776,348,293.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,776,348,293.27/703,794.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,996.99

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