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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,721.83, 1,052,665.07 and 246,173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,721.83, 1,052,665.07 and 246,173.78 is: 369,289.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,721.83 : 1,052,665.07 = 246,173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,721.83/1,052,665.07 = 246,173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,721.83x = 1,052,665.07 × 246,173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,721.83x = 259,138,540,756.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,138,540,756.66/701,721.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,289.55

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