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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,159.32, 1,055,772.36 and 254,821.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,159.32, 1,055,772.36 and 254,821.76 is: 382,063.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,159.32 : 1,055,772.36 = 254,821.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,159.32/1,055,772.36 = 254,821.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,159.32x = 1,055,772.36 × 254,821.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,159.32x = 269,033,770,934.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,033,770,934.55/704,159.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,063.78

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