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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,789.50, 1,051,359.84 and 202,153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,789.50, 1,051,359.84 and 202,153.50 is: 303,280.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,789.50 : 1,051,359.84 = 202,153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,789.50/1,051,359.84 = 202,153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,789.50x = 1,051,359.84 × 202,153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,789.50x = 212,536,071,415.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,536,071,415.44/700,789.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,280.90

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