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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,235.98, 1,056,088.62 and 254,845.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,235.98, 1,056,088.62 and 254,845.70 is: 382,172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,235.98 : 1,056,088.62 = 254,845.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,235.98/1,056,088.62 = 254,845.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,235.98x = 1,056,088.62 × 254,845.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,235.98x = 269,139,643,625.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,139,643,625.93/704,235.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,172.53

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