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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,722.83, 1,052,666.57 and 246,174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,722.83, 1,052,666.57 and 246,174.78 is: 369,291.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,722.83 : 1,052,666.57 = 246,174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,722.83/1,052,666.57 = 246,174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,722.83x = 1,052,666.57 × 246,174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,722.83x = 259,139,961,283.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,139,961,283.11/701,722.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,291.05

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