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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,229.96, 1,056,079.64 and 254,839.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,229.96, 1,056,079.64 and 254,839.70 is: 382,163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,229.96 : 1,056,079.64 = 254,839.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,229.96/1,056,079.64 = 254,839.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,229.96x = 1,056,079.64 × 254,839.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,229.96x = 269,131,018,633.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,131,018,633.71/704,229.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,163.55

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