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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,458.99, 1,056,031.10 and 277,998.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,458.99, 1,056,031.10 and 277,998.36 is: 416,738.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,458.99 : 1,056,031.10 = 277,998.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,458.99/1,056,031.10 = 277,998.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,458.99x = 1,056,031.10 × 277,998.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,458.99x = 293,574,907,238.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,574,907,238.85/704,458.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,738.11

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