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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,326.46, 1,057,656.16 and 273,246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,326.46, 1,057,656.16 and 273,246.33 is: 409,740.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,326.46 : 1,057,656.16 = 273,246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,326.46/1,057,656.16 = 273,246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,326.46x = 1,057,656.16 × 273,246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,326.46x = 289,000,668,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,000,668,429.66/705,326.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,740.29

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