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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,395.68, 1,057,822.77 and 300,331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,395.68, 1,057,822.77 and 300,331.08 is: 450,381.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,395.68 : 1,057,822.77 = 300,331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,395.68/1,057,822.77 = 300,331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,395.68x = 1,057,822.77 × 300,331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,395.68x = 317,697,048,171.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,697,048,171.92/705,395.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,381.34

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