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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,158.79, 1,051,364.01 and 363,859.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,158.79, 1,051,364.01 and 363,859.85 is: 545,595.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,158.79 : 1,051,364.01 = 363,859.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,158.79/1,051,364.01 = 363,859.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,158.79x = 1,051,364.01 × 363,859.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,158.79x = 382,549,150,974.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,549,150,974.00/701,158.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,595.60

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