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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699,846, 1,049,924.52 and 256,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699,846, 1,049,924.52 and 256,614 is: 384,978.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699,846 : 1,049,924.52 = 256,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699,846/1,049,924.52 = 256,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699,846x = 1,049,924.52 × 256,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699,846x = 269,425,330,775.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,425,330,775.28/699,846
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,978.02

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