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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,094.32, 1,057,639.68 and 255,814.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,094.32, 1,057,639.68 and 255,814.32 is: 383,720.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,094.32 : 1,057,639.68 = 255,814.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,094.32/1,057,639.68 = 255,814.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,094.32x = 1,057,639.68 × 255,814.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,094.32x = 270,559,375,544.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,559,375,544.22/705,094.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,720.83

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