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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,233.66, 1,050,442.53 and 251,005.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,233.66, 1,050,442.53 and 251,005.64 is: 376,541.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,233.66 : 1,050,442.53 = 251,005.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,233.66/1,050,442.53 = 251,005.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,233.66x = 1,050,442.53 × 251,005.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,233.66x = 263,666,993,332.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,666,993,332.39/700,233.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,541.44

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