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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,272.40, 1,057,908.60 and 438,895.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,272.40, 1,057,908.60 and 438,895.80 is: 658,343.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,272.40 : 1,057,908.60 = 438,895.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,272.40/1,057,908.60 = 438,895.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,272.40x = 1,057,908.60 × 438,895.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,272.40x = 464,311,641,323.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,311,641,323.88/705,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,343.70

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