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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,278.54, 973,532.72 and 418,796.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,278.54, 973,532.72 and 418,796.53 is: 578,086.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,278.54 : 973,532.72 = 418,796.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,278.54/973,532.72 = 418,796.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,278.54x = 973,532.72 × 418,796.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,278.54x = 407,712,123,590.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,712,123,590.62/705,278.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578,086.67

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