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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,801.26, 1,055,478.93 and 254,462.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,801.26, 1,055,478.93 and 254,462.67 is: 381,613.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,801.26 : 1,055,478.93 = 254,462.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,801.26/1,055,478.93 = 254,462.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,801.26x = 1,055,478.93 × 254,462.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,801.26x = 268,579,986,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,579,986,656.54/703,801.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,613.39

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