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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,049.50, 1,050,074.27 and 201,413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,049.50, 1,050,074.27 and 201,413.50 is: 302,120.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,049.50 : 1,050,074.27 = 201,413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,049.50/1,050,074.27 = 201,413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,049.50x = 1,050,074.27 × 201,413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,049.50x = 211,499,132,973.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,499,132,973.58/700,049.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,120.25

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