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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,179.30, 1,050,324.17 and 344,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,179.30, 1,050,324.17 and 344,999.70 is: 517,526.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,179.30 : 1,050,324.17 = 344,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,179.30/1,050,324.17 = 344,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,179.30x = 1,050,324.17 × 344,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,179.30x = 362,361,521,827.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,361,521,827.75/700,179.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,526.76

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