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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,889.04, 1,059,031.22 and 285,460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,889.04, 1,059,031.22 and 285,460.16 is: 428,270.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,889.04 : 1,059,031.22 = 285,460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,889.04/1,059,031.22 = 285,460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,889.04x = 1,059,031.22 × 285,460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,889.04x = 302,311,221,506.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,311,221,506.20/705,889.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,270.17

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