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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,470.99, 1,050,843.78 and 251,071.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,470.99, 1,050,843.78 and 251,071.65 is: 376,656.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,470.99 : 1,050,843.78 = 251,071.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,470.99/1,050,843.78 = 251,071.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,470.99x = 1,050,843.78 × 251,071.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,470.99x = 263,837,081,736.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,837,081,736.84/700,470.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,656.69

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