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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,179.53, 1,056,004.07 and 254,789.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,179.53, 1,056,004.07 and 254,789.28 is: 382,087.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,179.53 : 1,056,004.07 = 254,789.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,179.53/1,056,004.07 = 254,789.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,179.53x = 1,056,004.07 × 254,789.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,179.53x = 269,058,515,398.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,058,515,398.42/704,179.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,087.95

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