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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,540.02, 1,050,887.97 and 301,220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,540.02, 1,050,887.97 and 301,220.94 is: 451,864.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,540.02 : 1,050,887.97 = 301,220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,540.02/1,050,887.97 = 301,220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,540.02x = 1,050,887.97 × 301,220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,540.02x = 316,549,462,158.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,549,462,158.09/700,540.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,864.92

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