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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,457.49, 1,056,028.84 and 277,996.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,457.49, 1,056,028.84 and 277,996.86 is: 416,735.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,457.49 : 1,056,028.84 = 277,996.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,457.49/1,056,028.84 = 277,996.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,457.49x = 1,056,028.84 × 277,996.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,457.49x = 293,572,701,589.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,572,701,589.44/704,457.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,735.87

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