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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,237.48, 1,056,460.86 and 254,992.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,237.48, 1,056,460.86 and 254,992.04 is: 382,525.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,237.48 : 1,056,460.86 = 254,992.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,237.48/1,056,460.86 = 254,992.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,237.48x = 1,056,460.86 × 254,992.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,237.48x = 269,389,109,871.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,389,109,871.55/704,237.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,525.95

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