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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 707,068.32, 1,059,973.68 and 257,704.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 707,068.32, 1,059,973.68 and 257,704.56 is: 386,327.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    707,068.32 : 1,059,973.68 = 257,704.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    707,068.32/1,059,973.68 = 257,704.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    707,068.32x = 1,059,973.68 × 257,704.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    707,068.32x = 273,160,050,815.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,160,050,815.98/707,068.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,327.66

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