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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703,977.68, 1,055,340.26 and 254,598.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703,977.68, 1,055,340.26 and 254,598.64 is: 381,671.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703,977.68 : 1,055,340.26 = 254,598.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703,977.68/1,055,340.26 = 254,598.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703,977.68x = 1,055,340.26 × 254,598.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703,977.68x = 268,688,197,912.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,688,197,912.94/703,977.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,671.47

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