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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,156.79, 1,051,361.01 and 363,857.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,156.79, 1,051,361.01 and 363,857.85 is: 545,592.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,156.79 : 1,051,361.01 = 363,857.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,156.79/1,051,361.01 = 363,857.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,156.79x = 1,051,361.01 × 363,857.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,156.79x = 382,545,956,672.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,545,956,672.43/701,156.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,592.60

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