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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,176.01, 1,055,998.84 and 254,785.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,176.01, 1,055,998.84 and 254,785.78 is: 382,082.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,176.01 : 1,055,998.84 = 254,785.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,176.01/1,055,998.84 = 254,785.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,176.01x = 1,055,998.84 × 254,785.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,176.01x = 269,053,488,128.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,053,488,128.50/704,176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,082.72

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