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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,729.52, 1,051,167.78 and 321,585.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,729.52, 1,051,167.78 and 321,585.53 is: 482,412.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,729.52 : 1,051,167.78 = 321,585.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,729.52/1,051,167.78 = 321,585.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,729.52x = 1,051,167.78 × 321,585.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,729.52x = 338,040,342,394.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,040,342,394.39/700,729.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,412.02

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