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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,962.61, 1,055,317.67 and 254,583.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,962.61, 1,055,317.67 and 254,583.58 is: 381,648.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,962.61 : 1,055,317.67 = 254,583.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,962.61/1,055,317.67 = 254,583.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,962.61x = 1,055,317.67 × 254,583.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,962.61x = 268,666,550,465.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,666,550,465.86/703,962.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,648.89

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