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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,855.40, 1,058,783.10 and 284,914.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,855.40, 1,058,783.10 and 284,914.60 is: 427,371.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,855.40 : 1,058,783.10 = 284,914.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,855.40/1,058,783.10 = 284,914.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,855.40x = 1,058,783.10 × 284,914.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,855.40x = 301,662,763,423.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,662,763,423.26/705,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,371.90

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