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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,971.95, 1,064,763.95 and 254,478.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,971.95, 1,064,763.95 and 254,478.29 is: 381,647.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,971.95 : 1,064,763.95 = 254,478.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,971.95/1,064,763.95 = 254,478.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,971.95x = 1,064,763.95 × 254,478.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,971.95x = 270,959,309,249.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,959,309,249.65/709,971.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,647.91

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