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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,431.14, 1,058,022.10 and 278,825.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,431.14, 1,058,022.10 and 278,825.15 is: 418,188.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,431.14 : 1,058,022.10 = 278,825.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,431.14/1,058,022.10 = 278,825.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,431.14x = 1,058,022.10 × 278,825.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,431.14x = 295,003,169,341.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,003,169,341.69/705,431.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,188.47

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