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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,245.44, 1,052,144.64 and 258,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,245.44, 1,052,144.64 and 258,048 is: 387,173.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,245.44 : 1,052,144.64 = 258,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,245.44/1,052,144.64 = 258,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,245.44x = 1,052,144.64 × 258,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,245.44x = 271,503,820,062.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,503,820,062.72/701,245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,173.74

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