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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,162.46, 1,052,722.98 and 359,844.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,162.46, 1,052,722.98 and 359,844.66 is: 540,269.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,162.46 : 1,052,722.98 = 359,844.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,162.46/1,052,722.98 = 359,844.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,162.46x = 1,052,722.98 × 359,844.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,162.46x = 378,816,742,812.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,816,742,812.29/701,162.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,269.57

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