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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,636.56, 1,058,472.12 and 207,016.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,636.56, 1,058,472.12 and 207,016.40 is: 310,529.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,636.56 : 1,058,472.12 = 207,016.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,636.56/1,058,472.12 = 207,016.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,636.56x = 1,058,472.12 × 207,016.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,636.56x = 219,121,087,782.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,121,087,782.77/705,636.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,529.67

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