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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,403.63, 1,052,261.37 and 327,222.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,403.63, 1,052,261.37 and 327,222.51 is: 490,906.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,403.63 : 1,052,261.37 = 327,222.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,403.63/1,052,261.37 = 327,222.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,403.63x = 1,052,261.37 × 327,222.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,403.63x = 344,323,605,031.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,323,605,031.33/701,403.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,906.51

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