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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,536.23, 1,051,977.15 and 364,486.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,536.23, 1,051,977.15 and 364,486.28 is: 546,559.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,536.23 : 1,051,977.15 = 364,486.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,536.23/1,051,977.15 = 364,486.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,536.23x = 1,051,977.15 × 364,486.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,536.23x = 383,431,232,788.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,431,232,788.62/701,536.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,559.42

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