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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,351.28, 1,050,855 and 345,171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,351.28, 1,050,855 and 345,171.68 is: 517,919.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,351.28 : 1,050,855 = 345,171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,351.28/1,050,855 = 345,171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,351.28x = 1,050,855 × 345,171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,351.28x = 362,725,385,786.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,725,385,786.40/700,351.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,919.22

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