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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,972.42, 1,056,064.01 and 254,798.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,972.42, 1,056,064.01 and 254,798.39 is: 382,235.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,972.42 : 1,056,064.01 = 254,798.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,972.42/1,056,064.01 = 254,798.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,972.42x = 1,056,064.01 × 254,798.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,972.42x = 269,083,405,716.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,083,405,716.35/703,972.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,235.72

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