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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,966.02, 1,059,383.64 and 279,429.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,966.02, 1,059,383.64 and 279,429.23 is: 419,315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,966.02 : 1,059,383.64 = 279,429.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,966.02/1,059,383.64 = 279,429.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,966.02x = 1,059,383.64 × 279,429.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,966.02x = 296,022,749,502.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,022,749,502.88/705,966.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,315.86

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