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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,061.52, 1,054,593.78 and 254,099.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,061.52, 1,054,593.78 and 254,099.34 is: 381,149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,061.52 : 1,054,593.78 = 254,099.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,061.52/1,054,593.78 = 254,099.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,061.52x = 1,054,593.78 × 254,099.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,061.52x = 267,971,583,466.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,971,583,466.11/703,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,149.55

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