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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,291.88, 1,051,931.34 and 302,214.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,291.88, 1,051,931.34 and 302,214.60 is: 453,319.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,291.88 : 1,051,931.34 = 302,214.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,291.88/1,051,931.34 = 302,214.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,291.88x = 1,051,931.34 × 302,214.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,291.88x = 317,909,009,145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,909,009,145.56/701,291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,319.11

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