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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,977.60, 1,054,466.40 and 253,767.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,977.60, 1,054,466.40 and 253,767.80 is: 380,651.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,977.60 : 1,054,466.40 = 253,767.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,977.60/1,054,466.40 = 253,767.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,977.60x = 1,054,466.40 × 253,767.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,977.60x = 267,589,618,501.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,589,618,501.92/702,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,651.70

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