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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,979.79, 1,066,470.77 and 284,707.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,979.79, 1,066,470.77 and 284,707.57 is: 427,061.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,979.79 : 1,066,470.77 = 284,707.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,979.79/1,066,470.77 = 284,707.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,979.79x = 1,066,470.77 × 284,707.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,979.79x = 303,632,301,402.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,632,301,402.73/710,979.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,061.79

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