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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,171.26, 1,055,991.71 and 254,781.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,171.26, 1,055,991.71 and 254,781.03 is: 382,075.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,171.26 : 1,055,991.71 = 254,781.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,171.26/1,055,991.71 = 254,781.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,171.26x = 1,055,991.71 × 254,781.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,171.26x = 269,046,655,545.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,046,655,545.26/704,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,075.60

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