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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,278.48, 1,050,604.20 and 251,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,278.48, 1,050,604.20 and 251,044.20 is: 376,633.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,278.48 : 1,050,604.20 = 251,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,278.48/1,050,604.20 = 251,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,278.48x = 1,050,604.20 × 251,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,278.48x = 263,748,090,905.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,748,090,905.64/700,278.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,633.15

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