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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,232.70, 1,057,966.65 and 424,914.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,232.70, 1,057,966.65 and 424,914.30 is: 636,539.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,232.70 : 1,057,966.65 = 424,914.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,232.70/1,057,966.65 = 424,914.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,232.70x = 1,057,966.65 × 424,914.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,232.70x = 449,545,158,508.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,545,158,508.10/706,232.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636,539.71

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