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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,048.80, 1,058,417.10 and 492,816.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,048.80, 1,058,417.10 and 492,816.30 is: 738,766.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,048.80 : 1,058,417.10 = 492,816.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,048.80/1,058,417.10 = 492,816.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,048.80x = 1,058,417.10 × 492,816.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,048.80x = 521,605,199,078.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,605,199,078.73/706,048.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,766.50

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