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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 697,867.68, 1,047,112.56 and 254,532

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 697,867.68, 1,047,112.56 and 254,532 is: 381,911.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    697,867.68 : 1,047,112.56 = 254,532 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    697,867.68/1,047,112.56 = 254,532/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    697,867.68x = 1,047,112.56 × 254,532
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    697,867.68x = 266,523,654,121.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,523,654,121.92/697,867.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,911.45

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