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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,319.82, 1,060,145.64 and 257,474.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,319.82, 1,060,145.64 and 257,474.52 is: 386,454.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,319.82 : 1,060,145.64 = 257,474.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,319.82/1,060,145.64 = 257,474.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,319.82x = 1,060,145.64 × 257,474.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,319.82x = 272,960,489,789.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,960,489,789.09/706,319.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,454.52

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