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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,406.88, 1,051,851.72 and 252,007.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,406.88, 1,051,851.72 and 252,007.13 is: 377,917.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,406.88 : 1,051,851.72 = 252,007.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,406.88/1,051,851.72 = 252,007.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,406.88x = 1,051,851.72 × 252,007.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,406.88x = 265,074,133,142.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,074,133,142.76/701,406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,917.78

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