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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694,257.40, 1,041,181.98 and 294,895

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694,257.40, 1,041,181.98 and 294,895 is: 442,255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694,257.40 : 1,041,181.98 = 294,895 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694,257.40/1,041,181.98 = 294,895/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694,257.40x = 1,041,181.98 × 294,895
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694,257.40x = 307,039,359,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,039,359,992.10/694,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,255.80

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