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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,006.40, 1,056,009.60 and 372,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,006.40, 1,056,009.60 and 372,230.40 is: 558,345.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,006.40 : 1,056,009.60 = 372,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,006.40/1,056,009.60 = 372,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,006.40x = 1,056,009.60 × 372,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,006.40x = 393,078,875,811.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,078,875,811.84/704,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,345.60

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