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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,149.34, 1,055,757.38 and 254,811.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,149.34, 1,055,757.38 and 254,811.76 is: 382,048.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,149.34 : 1,055,757.38 = 254,811.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,149.34/1,055,757.38 = 254,811.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,149.34x = 1,055,757.38 × 254,811.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,149.34x = 269,019,392,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,019,392,217.34/704,149.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,048.78

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