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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,029.20, 1,056,043.80 and 254,749.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,029.20, 1,056,043.80 and 254,749.20 is: 382,123.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,029.20 : 1,056,043.80 = 254,749.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,029.20/1,056,043.80 = 254,749.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,029.20x = 1,056,043.80 × 254,749.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,029.20x = 269,026,313,214.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,026,313,214.96/704,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,123.80

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