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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,459.56, 1,063,673.81 and 282,867.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,459.56, 1,063,673.81 and 282,867.45 is: 424,095.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,459.56 : 1,063,673.81 = 282,867.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,459.56/1,063,673.81 = 282,867.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,459.56x = 1,063,673.81 × 282,867.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,459.56x = 300,878,698,266.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,878,698,266.49/709,459.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,095.63

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