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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,065.52, 1,054,599.80 and 254,103.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,065.52, 1,054,599.80 and 254,103.36 is: 381,155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,065.52 : 1,054,599.80 = 254,103.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,065.52/1,054,599.80 = 254,103.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,065.52x = 1,054,599.80 × 254,103.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,065.52x = 267,977,352,635.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,977,352,635.33/703,065.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,155.59

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