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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,042.08, 1,055,596.46 and 254,704.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,042.08, 1,055,596.46 and 254,704.50 is: 381,887.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,042.08 : 1,055,596.46 = 254,704.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,042.08/1,055,596.46 = 254,704.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,042.08x = 1,055,596.46 × 254,704.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,042.08x = 268,865,167,272.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,865,167,272.55/704,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,887.92

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