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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,705.96, 1,051,197.45 and 251,306.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,705.96, 1,051,197.45 and 251,306.62 is: 377,009.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,705.96 : 1,051,197.45 = 251,306.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,705.96/1,051,197.45 = 251,306.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,705.96x = 1,051,197.45 × 251,306.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,705.96x = 264,172,878,112.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,172,878,112.12/700,705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,009.61

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