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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,843.60, 1,058,765.40 and 425,907.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,843.60, 1,058,765.40 and 425,907.60 is: 638,861.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,843.60 : 1,058,765.40 = 425,907.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,843.60/1,058,765.40 = 425,907.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,843.60x = 1,058,765.40 × 425,907.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,843.60x = 450,936,230,477.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,936,230,477.04/705,843.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,861.40

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