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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,444.56, 1,064,232.40 and 282,877.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,444.56, 1,064,232.40 and 282,877.44 is: 424,342.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,444.56 : 1,064,232.40 = 282,877.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,444.56/1,064,232.40 = 282,877.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,444.56x = 1,064,232.40 × 282,877.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,444.56x = 301,047,336,877.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,047,336,877.06/709,444.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,342.30

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