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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,566.52, 1,051,859.90 and 359,345.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,566.52, 1,051,859.90 and 359,345.28 is: 538,767.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,566.52 : 1,051,859.90 = 359,345.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,566.52/1,051,859.90 = 359,345.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,566.52x = 1,051,859.90 × 359,345.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,566.52x = 377,980,890,286.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,980,890,286.27/701,566.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,767.00

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