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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,311.95, 1,060,133.74 and 257,466.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,311.95, 1,060,133.74 and 257,466.65 is: 386,442.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,311.95 : 1,060,133.74 = 257,466.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,311.95/1,060,133.74 = 257,466.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,311.95x = 1,060,133.74 × 257,466.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,311.95x = 272,949,076,645.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,949,076,645.44/706,311.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,442.67

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