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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,117.11, 1,058,095.92 and 255,873.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,117.11, 1,058,095.92 and 255,873.02 is: 383,962.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,117.11 : 1,058,095.92 = 255,873.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,117.11/1,058,095.92 = 255,873.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,117.11x = 1,058,095.92 × 255,873.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,117.11x = 270,738,193,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,738,193,209.60/705,117.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,962.03

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