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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,634.06, 1,059,309.70 and 257,037.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,634.06, 1,059,309.70 and 257,037.14 is: 385,322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,634.06 : 1,059,309.70 = 257,037.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,634.06/1,059,309.70 = 257,037.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,634.06x = 1,059,309.70 × 257,037.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,634.06x = 272,281,937,667.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,281,937,667.94/706,634.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,322.41

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