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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,886.94, 1,060,395.78 and 286,195.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,886.94, 1,060,395.78 and 286,195.62 is: 429,319.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,886.94 : 1,060,395.78 = 286,195.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,886.94/1,060,395.78 = 286,195.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,886.94x = 1,060,395.78 × 286,195.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,886.94x = 303,480,627,702.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,480,627,702.48/706,886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,319.90

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