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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,020.48, 1,050,438.51 and 295,187.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,020.48, 1,050,438.51 and 295,187.88 is: 442,953.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,020.48 : 1,050,438.51 = 295,187.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,020.48/1,050,438.51 = 295,187.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,020.48x = 1,050,438.51 × 295,187.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,020.48x = 310,076,716,837.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,076,716,837.26/700,020.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,953.78

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