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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,007.86, 1,065,525.59 and 277,789.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,007.86, 1,065,525.59 and 277,789.23 is: 416,884.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,007.86 : 1,065,525.59 = 277,789.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,007.86/1,065,525.59 = 277,789.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,007.86x = 1,065,525.59 × 277,789.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,007.86x = 295,991,532,323.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,991,532,323.30/710,007.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,884.87

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