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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,400, 1,046,255.52 and 254,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,400, 1,046,255.52 and 254,168 is: 381,308.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,400 : 1,046,255.52 = 254,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,400/1,046,255.52 = 254,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,400x = 1,046,255.52 × 254,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,400x = 265,924,673,007.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,924,673,007.36/697,400
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,308.68

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