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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,565.94, 1,050,721.92 and 245,224.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,565.94, 1,050,721.92 and 245,224.02 is: 367,791.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,565.94 : 1,050,721.92 = 245,224.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,565.94/1,050,721.92 = 245,224.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,565.94x = 1,050,721.92 × 245,224.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,565.94x = 257,662,253,124.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,662,253,124.52/700,565.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,791.58

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