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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,555, 1,060,304.94 and 301,841.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,555, 1,060,304.94 and 301,841.79 is: 452,964.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,555 : 1,060,304.94 = 301,841.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,555/1,060,304.94 = 301,841.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,555x = 1,060,304.94 × 301,841.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,555x = 320,044,341,035.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,044,341,035.44/706,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,964.51

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