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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,799.16, 1,054,211.70 and 253,553.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,799.16, 1,054,211.70 and 253,553.72 is: 380,335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,799.16 : 1,054,211.70 = 253,553.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,799.16/1,054,211.70 = 253,553.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,799.16x = 1,054,211.70 × 253,553.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,799.16x = 267,299,298,202.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,299,298,202.52/702,799.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,335.26

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