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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,862.52, 1,058,834.14 and 200,383.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,862.52, 1,058,834.14 and 200,383.96 is: 300,587.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,862.52 : 1,058,834.14 = 200,383.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,862.52/1,058,834.14 = 200,383.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,862.52x = 1,058,834.14 × 200,383.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,862.52x = 212,173,377,956.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,173,377,956.39/705,862.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,587.40

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