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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,533.71, 1,051,973.42 and 364,483.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,533.71, 1,051,973.42 and 364,483.75 is: 546,555.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,533.71 : 1,051,973.42 = 364,483.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,533.71/1,051,973.42 = 364,483.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,533.71x = 1,051,973.42 × 364,483.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,533.71x = 383,427,217,021.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,427,217,021.93/701,533.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,555.66

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