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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,415.70, 1,059,623.55 and 493,839.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,415.70, 1,059,623.55 and 493,839.30 is: 740,758.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,415.70 : 1,059,623.55 = 493,839.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,415.70/1,059,623.55 = 493,839.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,415.70x = 1,059,623.55 × 493,839.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,415.70x = 523,283,752,195.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,283,752,195.52/706,415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,758.95

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