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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,348.81, 1,059,994.32 and 257,069.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,348.81, 1,059,994.32 and 257,069.55 is: 385,775.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,348.81 : 1,059,994.32 = 257,069.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,348.81/1,059,994.32 = 257,069.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,348.81x = 1,059,994.32 × 257,069.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,348.81x = 272,492,262,062.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,492,262,062.48/706,348.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,775.78

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