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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,905.59, 1,055,858.36 and 324,714.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,905.59, 1,055,858.36 and 324,714.13 is: 487,071.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,905.59 : 1,055,858.36 = 324,714.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,905.59/1,055,858.36 = 324,714.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,905.59x = 1,055,858.36 × 324,714.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,905.59x = 342,852,124,507.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,852,124,507.41/703,905.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487,071.18

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