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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,356.82, 1,060,201.14 and 257,511.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,356.82, 1,060,201.14 and 257,511.52 is: 386,510.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,356.82 : 1,060,201.14 = 257,511.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,356.82/1,060,201.14 = 257,511.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,356.82x = 1,060,201.14 × 257,511.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,356.82x = 273,014,007,067.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,014,007,067.13/706,356.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,510.05

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