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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,445.40, 1,051,476.90 and 346,514.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,445.40, 1,051,476.90 and 346,514.20 is: 519,429.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,445.40 : 1,051,476.90 = 346,514.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,445.40/1,051,476.90 = 346,514.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,445.40x = 1,051,476.90 × 346,514.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,445.40x = 364,351,676,821.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,351,676,821.98/701,445.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,429.85

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