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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,458.74, 1,056,030.72 and 277,998.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,458.74, 1,056,030.72 and 277,998.12 is: 416,737.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,458.74 : 1,056,030.72 = 277,998.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,458.74/1,056,030.72 = 277,998.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,458.74x = 1,056,030.72 × 277,998.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,458.74x = 293,574,554,822.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,574,554,822.25/704,458.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,737.76

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