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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,908.65, 1,051,362.86 and 168,429.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,908.65, 1,051,362.86 and 168,429.68 is: 252,644.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,908.65 : 1,051,362.86 = 168,429.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,908.65/1,051,362.86 = 168,429.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,908.65x = 1,051,362.86 × 168,429.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,908.65x = 177,080,710,073.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,080,710,073.69/700,908.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252,644.49

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