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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,907.90, 1,051,361.74 and 168,428.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,907.90, 1,051,361.74 and 168,428.93 is: 252,643.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,907.90 : 1,051,361.74 = 168,428.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,907.90/1,051,361.74 = 168,428.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,907.90x = 1,051,361.74 × 168,428.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,907.90x = 177,079,732,911.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,079,732,911.14/700,907.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,643.37

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