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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,795.89, 1,055,683.96 and 277,335.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,795.89, 1,055,683.96 and 277,335.42 is: 415,999.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,795.89 : 1,055,683.96 = 277,335.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,795.89/1,055,683.96 = 277,335.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,795.89x = 1,055,683.96 × 277,335.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,795.89x = 292,778,554,433.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,778,554,433.86/703,795.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,999.24

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