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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,932.72, 1,054,181.22 and 253,595.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,932.72, 1,054,181.22 and 253,595.24 is: 380,314.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,932.72 : 1,054,181.22 = 253,595.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,932.72/1,054,181.22 = 253,595.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,932.72x = 1,054,181.22 × 253,595.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,932.72x = 267,335,339,489.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,335,339,489.39/702,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,314.26

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