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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,704.46, 1,051,195.20 and 251,305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,704.46, 1,051,195.20 and 251,305.12 is: 377,007.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,704.46 : 1,051,195.20 = 251,305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,704.46/1,051,195.20 = 251,305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,704.46x = 1,051,195.20 × 251,305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,704.46x = 264,170,735,879.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,170,735,879.42/700,704.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,007.36

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