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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,906.90, 1,051,360.24 and 168,427.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,906.90, 1,051,360.24 and 168,427.93 is: 252,641.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,906.90 : 1,051,360.24 = 168,427.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,906.90/1,051,360.24 = 168,427.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,906.90x = 1,051,360.24 × 168,427.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,906.90x = 177,078,428,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,078,428,907.50/700,906.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,641.87

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