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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,961.61, 1,055,316.17 and 254,582.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,961.61, 1,055,316.17 and 254,582.58 is: 381,647.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,961.61 : 1,055,316.17 = 254,582.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,961.61/1,055,316.17 = 254,582.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,961.61x = 1,055,316.17 × 254,582.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,961.61x = 268,665,108,998.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,665,108,998.66/703,961.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,647.38

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