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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,555.20, 1,058,332.80 and 565,587.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,555.20, 1,058,332.80 and 565,587.20 is: 848,380.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,555.20 : 1,058,332.80 = 565,587.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,555.20/1,058,332.80 = 565,587.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,555.20x = 1,058,332.80 × 565,587.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,555.20x = 598,579,485,020.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,579,485,020.16/705,555.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848,380.80

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