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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,175.01, 1,055,997.34 and 254,784.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,175.01, 1,055,997.34 and 254,784.78 is: 382,081.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,175.01 : 1,055,997.34 = 254,784.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,175.01/1,055,997.34 = 254,784.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,175.01x = 1,055,997.34 × 254,784.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,175.01x = 269,052,049,315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,052,049,315.52/704,175.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,081.22

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