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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,811.70, 1,057,217.55 and 325,731.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,811.70, 1,057,217.55 and 325,731.70 is: 488,597.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,811.70 : 1,057,217.55 = 325,731.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,811.70/1,057,217.55 = 325,731.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,811.70x = 1,057,217.55 × 325,731.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,811.70x = 344,369,269,831.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,369,269,831.34/704,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,597.55

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