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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,973.52, 1,055,493.84 and 254,635.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,973.52, 1,055,493.84 and 254,635.26 is: 381,784.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,973.52 : 1,055,493.84 = 254,635.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,973.52/1,055,493.84 = 254,635.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,973.52x = 1,055,493.84 × 254,635.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,973.52x = 268,765,948,376.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,765,948,376.80/703,973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,784.17

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