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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,506.76, 1,050,568.70 and 251,144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,506.76, 1,050,568.70 and 251,144.14 is: 376,647.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,506.76 : 1,050,568.70 = 251,144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,506.76/1,050,568.70 = 251,144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,506.76x = 1,050,568.70 × 251,144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,506.76x = 263,844,172,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,844,172,672.42/700,506.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,647.58

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