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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,171.51, 1,055,992.09 and 254,781.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,171.51, 1,055,992.09 and 254,781.28 is: 382,075.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,171.51 : 1,055,992.09 = 254,781.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,171.51/1,055,992.09 = 254,781.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,171.51x = 1,055,992.09 × 254,781.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,171.51x = 269,047,016,360.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,047,016,360.08/704,171.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,075.98

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