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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,973.42, 1,056,065.51 and 254,799.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,973.42, 1,056,065.51 and 254,799.39 is: 382,237.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,973.42 : 1,056,065.51 = 254,799.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,973.42/1,056,065.51 = 254,799.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,973.42x = 1,056,065.51 × 254,799.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,973.42x = 269,084,847,748.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,084,847,748.04/703,973.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,237.23

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