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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,845.97, 1,066,268.96 and 284,573.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,845.97, 1,066,268.96 and 284,573.70 is: 426,860.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,845.97 : 1,066,268.96 = 284,573.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,845.97/1,066,268.96 = 284,573.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,845.97x = 1,066,268.96 × 284,573.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,845.97x = 303,432,101,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,432,101,719.48/710,845.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,860.55

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