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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705,255, 1,057,880.34 and 255,975.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705,255, 1,057,880.34 and 255,975.24 is: 383,962.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705,255 : 1,057,880.34 = 255,975.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705,255/1,057,880.34 = 255,975.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705,255x = 1,057,880.34 × 255,975.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705,255x = 270,791,173,922.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,791,173,922.78/705,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,962.08

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