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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,001.40, 1,057,502.10 and 373,225.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,001.40, 1,057,502.10 and 373,225.40 is: 559,838.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,001.40 : 1,057,502.10 = 373,225.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,001.40/1,057,502.10 = 373,225.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,001.40x = 1,057,502.10 × 373,225.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,001.40x = 394,686,644,273.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,686,644,273.34/705,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,838.10

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