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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,615.40, 1,058,423.10 and 332,367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,615.40, 1,058,423.10 and 332,367.40 is: 498,551.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,615.40 : 1,058,423.10 = 332,367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,615.40/1,058,423.10 = 332,367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,615.40x = 1,058,423.10 × 332,367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,615.40x = 351,785,333,846.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,785,333,846.94/705,615.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,551.10

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