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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,497.62, 1,051,986.60 and 252,097.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,497.62, 1,051,986.60 and 252,097.38 is: 378,052.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,497.62 : 1,051,986.60 = 252,097.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,497.62/1,051,986.60 = 252,097.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,497.62x = 1,051,986.60 × 252,097.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,497.62x = 265,203,065,655.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,203,065,655.11/701,497.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,052.69

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