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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,046.20, 1,056,069.30 and 254,766.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,046.20, 1,056,069.30 and 254,766.20 is: 382,149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,046.20 : 1,056,069.30 = 254,766.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,046.20/1,056,069.30 = 254,766.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,046.20x = 1,056,069.30 × 254,766.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,046.20x = 269,050,762,497.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,050,762,497.66/704,046.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,149.30

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