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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,905.90, 1,051,358.74 and 168,426.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,905.90, 1,051,358.74 and 168,426.93 is: 252,640.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,905.90 : 1,051,358.74 = 168,426.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,905.90/1,051,358.74 = 168,426.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,905.90x = 1,051,358.74 × 168,426.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,905.90x = 177,077,124,906.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,077,124,906.87/700,905.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,640.37

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