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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,151.66, 1,051,762.41 and 341,652.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,151.66, 1,051,762.41 and 341,652.78 is: 512,496.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,151.66 : 1,051,762.41 = 341,652.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,151.66/1,051,762.41 = 341,652.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,151.66x = 1,051,762.41 × 341,652.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,151.66x = 359,337,551,276.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,337,551,276.00/701,151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,496.19

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