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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,966.20, 1,059,383.92 and 279,429.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,966.20, 1,059,383.92 and 279,429.41 is: 419,316.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,966.20 : 1,059,383.92 = 279,429.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,966.20/1,059,383.92 = 279,429.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,966.20x = 1,059,383.92 × 279,429.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,966.20x = 296,023,026,726.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,023,026,726.83/705,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,316.15

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