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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,430.40, 1,057,228.80 and 325,933.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,430.40, 1,057,228.80 and 325,933.60 is: 489,170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,430.40 : 1,057,228.80 = 325,933.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,430.40/1,057,228.80 = 325,933.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,430.40x = 1,057,228.80 × 325,933.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,430.40x = 344,586,388,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,586,388,807.68/704,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,170.24

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