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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694,257.90, 1,041,182.73 and 294,895.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694,257.90, 1,041,182.73 and 294,895.50 is: 442,256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694,257.90 : 1,041,182.73 = 294,895.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694,257.90/1,041,182.73 = 294,895.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694,257.90x = 1,041,182.73 × 294,895.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694,257.90x = 307,040,101,754.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,040,101,754.72/694,257.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,256.55

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