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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,862.70, 1,051,294.05 and 257,573.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,862.70, 1,051,294.05 and 257,573.10 is: 386,359.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,862.70 : 1,051,294.05 = 257,573.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,862.70/1,051,294.05 = 257,573.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,862.70x = 1,051,294.05 × 257,573.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,862.70x = 270,785,067,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,785,067,470.06/700,862.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,359.65

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