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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,906.40, 1,051,359.49 and 168,427.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,906.40, 1,051,359.49 and 168,427.43 is: 252,641.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,906.40 : 1,051,359.49 = 168,427.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,906.40/1,051,359.49 = 168,427.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,906.40x = 1,051,359.49 × 168,427.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,906.40x = 177,077,779,745.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,077,779,745.74/700,906.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,641.12

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