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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,409.87, 1,052,270.73 and 327,228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,409.87, 1,052,270.73 and 327,228.75 is: 490,915.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,409.87 : 1,052,270.73 = 327,228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,409.87/1,052,270.73 = 327,228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,409.87x = 1,052,270.73 × 327,228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,409.87x = 344,333,235,639.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,333,235,639.49/701,409.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,915.87

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