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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,160.77, 1,055,975.96 and 254,770.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,160.77, 1,055,975.96 and 254,770.53 is: 382,059.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,160.77 : 1,055,975.96 = 254,770.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,160.77/1,055,975.96 = 254,770.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,160.77x = 1,055,975.96 × 254,770.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,160.77x = 269,031,553,722.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,031,553,722.61/704,160.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,059.85

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