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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,362.30, 1,060,014.60 and 257,083.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,362.30, 1,060,014.60 and 257,083.05 is: 385,796.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,362.30 : 1,060,014.60 = 257,083.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,362.30/1,060,014.60 = 257,083.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,362.30x = 1,060,014.60 × 257,083.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,362.30x = 272,511,786,412.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,511,786,412.53/706,362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,796.05

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