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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,236.98, 1,056,090.12 and 254,846.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,236.98, 1,056,090.12 and 254,846.70 is: 382,174.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,236.98 : 1,056,090.12 = 254,846.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,236.98/1,056,090.12 = 254,846.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,236.98x = 1,056,090.12 × 254,846.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,236.98x = 269,141,081,984.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,141,081,984.60/704,236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,174.03

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