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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,362.44, 1,050,403.41 and 345,231.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,362.44, 1,050,403.41 and 345,231.36 is: 517,039.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,362.44 : 1,050,403.41 = 345,231.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,362.44/1,050,403.41 = 345,231.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,362.44x = 1,050,403.41 × 345,231.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,362.44x = 362,632,197,782.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,632,197,782.94/701,362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,039.66

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