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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,844.30, 1,051,266.45 and 401,115.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,844.30, 1,051,266.45 and 401,115.95 is: 601,673.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,844.30 : 1,051,266.45 = 401,115.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,844.30/1,051,266.45 = 401,115.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,844.30x = 1,051,266.45 × 401,115.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,844.30x = 421,679,735,538.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,679,735,538.55/700,844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,673.92

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