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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,316.41, 1,057,641.10 and 273,236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,316.41, 1,057,641.10 and 273,236.25 is: 409,725.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,316.41 : 1,057,641.10 = 273,236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,316.41/1,057,641.10 = 273,236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,316.41x = 1,057,641.10 × 273,236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,316.41x = 288,985,891,292.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,985,891,292.94/705,316.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,725.18

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