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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,004.20, 1,056,006.30 and 254,724.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,004.20, 1,056,006.30 and 254,724.20 is: 382,086.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,004.20 : 1,056,006.30 = 254,724.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,004.20/1,056,006.30 = 254,724.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,004.20x = 1,056,006.30 × 254,724.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,004.20x = 268,990,359,962.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,990,359,962.46/704,004.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,086.30

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