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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,355.20, 1,058,032.80 and 492,778.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,355.20, 1,058,032.80 and 492,778.80 is: 739,168.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,355.20 : 1,058,032.80 = 492,778.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,355.20/1,058,032.80 = 492,778.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,355.20x = 1,058,032.80 × 492,778.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,355.20x = 521,376,133,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,376,133,544.64/705,355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,168.20

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