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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,129.20, 1,051,693.80 and 257,839.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,129.20, 1,051,693.80 and 257,839.60 is: 386,759.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,129.20 : 1,051,693.80 = 257,839.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,129.20/1,051,693.80 = 257,839.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,129.20x = 1,051,693.80 × 257,839.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,129.20x = 271,168,308,714.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,168,308,714.48/701,129.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,759.40

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