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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,282.55, 1,056,423.83 and 205,646.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,282.55, 1,056,423.83 and 205,646.55 is: 308,469.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,282.55 : 1,056,423.83 = 205,646.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,282.55/1,056,423.83 = 205,646.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,282.55x = 1,056,423.83 × 205,646.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,282.55x = 217,249,914,949.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,249,914,949.05/704,282.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,469.83

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