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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,326.42, 1,057,656.10 and 273,246.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,326.42, 1,057,656.10 and 273,246.26 is: 409,740.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,326.42 : 1,057,656.10 = 273,246.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,326.42/1,057,656.10 = 273,246.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,326.42x = 1,057,656.10 × 273,246.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,326.42x = 289,000,573,691.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,000,573,691.19/705,326.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,740.18

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