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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,862.20, 1,051,293.30 and 257,572.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,862.20, 1,051,293.30 and 257,572.60 is: 386,358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,862.20 : 1,051,293.30 = 257,572.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,862.20/1,051,293.30 = 257,572.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,862.20x = 1,051,293.30 × 257,572.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,862.20x = 270,784,348,643.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,784,348,643.58/700,862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,358.90

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