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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,297.32, 1,060,111.80 and 257,452.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,297.32, 1,060,111.80 and 257,452.02 is: 386,420.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,297.32 : 1,060,111.80 = 257,452.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,297.32/1,060,111.80 = 257,452.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,297.32x = 1,060,111.80 × 257,452.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,297.32x = 272,927,924,335.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,927,924,335.84/706,297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,420.73

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