Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,131.35, 1,056,484.05 and 254,899.68
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 704,131.35, 1,056,484.05 and 254,899.68 is: 382,453.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
704,131.35 : 1,056,484.05 = 254,899.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
704,131.35/1,056,484.05 = 254,899.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
704,131.35x = 1,056,484.05 × 254,899.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
704,131.35x = 269,297,446,270.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,297,446,270.10/704,131.35 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 382,453.42
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