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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,014.80, 1,058,366.10 and 492,782.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,014.80, 1,058,366.10 and 492,782.30 is: 738,715.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,014.80 : 1,058,366.10 = 492,782.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,014.80/1,058,366.10 = 492,782.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,014.80x = 1,058,366.10 × 492,782.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,014.80x = 521,544,081,000.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,544,081,000.03/706,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,715.51

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