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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,993.60, 1,055,990.40 and 423,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,993.60, 1,055,990.40 and 423,827.20 is: 635,740.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,993.60 : 1,055,990.40 = 423,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,993.60/1,055,990.40 = 423,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,993.60x = 1,055,990.40 × 423,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,993.60x = 447,557,454,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,557,454,458.88/703,993.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,740.80

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