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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,307.82, 1,060,127.58 and 257,462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,307.82, 1,060,127.58 and 257,462.52 is: 386,436.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,307.82 : 1,060,127.58 = 257,462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,307.82/1,060,127.58 = 257,462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,307.82x = 1,060,127.58 × 257,462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,307.82x = 272,943,118,268.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,943,118,268.30/706,307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,436.49

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