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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,005.40, 1,056,008.10 and 579,589.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,005.40, 1,056,008.10 and 579,589.40 is: 869,384.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,005.40 : 1,056,008.10 = 579,589.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,005.40/1,056,008.10 = 579,589.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,005.40x = 1,056,008.10 × 579,589.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,005.40x = 612,051,101,074.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,051,101,074.14/704,005.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,384.10

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