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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,538.75, 1,057,002.53 and 205,902.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,538.75, 1,057,002.53 and 205,902.75 is: 308,910.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,538.75 : 1,057,002.53 = 205,902.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,538.75/1,057,002.53 = 205,902.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,538.75x = 1,057,002.53 × 205,902.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,538.75x = 217,639,726,654.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,639,726,654.44/704,538.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,910.94

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