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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,402.58, 1,054,888.41 and 254,068.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,402.58, 1,054,888.41 and 254,068.04 is: 381,024.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,402.58 : 1,054,888.41 = 254,068.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,402.58/1,054,888.41 = 254,068.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,402.58x = 1,054,888.41 × 254,068.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,402.58x = 268,013,434,337.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,013,434,337.39/703,402.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,024.24

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