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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,066.36, 1,055,632.91 and 254,728.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,066.36, 1,055,632.91 and 254,728.76 is: 381,924.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,066.36 : 1,055,632.91 = 254,728.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,066.36/1,055,632.91 = 254,728.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,066.36x = 1,055,632.91 × 254,728.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,066.36x = 268,900,055,627.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,900,055,627.68/704,066.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,924.31

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