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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,982.42, 1,058,546.35 and 284,766.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,982.42, 1,058,546.35 and 284,766.22 is: 426,976.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,982.42 : 1,058,546.35 = 284,766.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,982.42/1,058,546.35 = 284,766.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,982.42x = 1,058,546.35 × 284,766.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,982.42x = 301,438,242,784.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,438,242,784.30/705,982.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,976.98

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