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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,112.61, 1,058,089.17 and 255,868.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,112.61, 1,058,089.17 and 255,868.52 is: 383,955.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,112.61 : 1,058,089.17 = 255,868.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,112.61/1,058,089.17 = 255,868.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,112.61x = 1,058,089.17 × 255,868.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,112.61x = 270,731,709,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,731,709,777.68/705,112.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,955.28

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