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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,926.92, 1,058,440.10 and 285,022.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,926.92, 1,058,440.10 and 285,022.92 is: 427,958.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,926.92 : 1,058,440.10 = 285,022.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,926.92/1,058,440.10 = 285,022.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,926.92x = 1,058,440.10 × 285,022.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,926.92x = 301,679,687,947.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,679,687,947.09/704,926.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,958.81

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