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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,852.43, 1,058,824.72 and 516,878.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,852.43, 1,058,824.72 and 516,878.35 is: 775,351.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,852.43 : 1,058,824.72 = 516,878.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,852.43/1,058,824.72 = 516,878.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,852.43x = 1,058,824.72 × 516,878.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,852.43x = 547,283,574,212.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,283,574,212.81/705,852.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,351.26

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