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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,916.77, 1,054,157.22 and 253,579.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,916.77, 1,054,157.22 and 253,579.25 is: 380,290.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,916.77 : 1,054,157.22 = 253,579.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,916.77/1,054,157.22 = 253,579.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,916.77x = 1,054,157.22 × 253,579.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,916.77x = 267,312,397,229.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,312,397,229.69/702,916.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,290.25

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