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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,977.04, 1,059,163.20 and 285,548.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,977.04, 1,059,163.20 and 285,548.16 is: 428,402.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,977.04 : 1,059,163.20 = 285,548.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,977.04/1,059,163.20 = 285,548.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,977.04x = 1,059,163.20 × 285,548.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,977.04x = 302,442,102,899.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,442,102,899.71/705,977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,402.18

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