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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,307.58, 1,060,127.18 and 257,462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,307.58, 1,060,127.18 and 257,462.28 is: 386,436.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,307.58 : 1,060,127.18 = 257,462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,307.58/1,060,127.18 = 257,462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,307.58x = 1,060,127.18 × 257,462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,307.58x = 272,942,760,852.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,942,760,852.77/706,307.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,436.12

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