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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,738.40, 1,057,432.50 and 418,704.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,738.40, 1,057,432.50 and 418,704.72 is: 626,472.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,738.40 : 1,057,432.50 = 418,704.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,738.40/1,057,432.50 = 418,704.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,738.40x = 1,057,432.50 × 418,704.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,738.40x = 442,751,978,831.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,751,978,831.40/706,738.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626,472.23

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