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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,067.44, 1,055,543.88 and 254,718.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,067.44, 1,055,543.88 and 254,718.32 is: 381,875.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,067.44 : 1,055,543.88 = 254,718.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,067.44/1,055,543.88 = 254,718.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,067.44x = 1,055,543.88 × 254,718.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,067.44x = 268,866,363,799.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,866,363,799.88/704,067.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,875.87

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