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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,564.52, 1,051,856.90 and 359,343.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,564.52, 1,051,856.90 and 359,343.28 is: 538,764.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,564.52 : 1,051,856.90 = 359,343.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,564.52/1,051,856.90 = 359,343.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,564.52x = 1,051,856.90 × 359,343.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,564.52x = 377,977,708,536.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,977,708,536.63/701,564.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,764.00

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