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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,733.87, 1,052,683.08 and 246,185.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,733.87, 1,052,683.08 and 246,185.82 is: 369,307.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,733.87 : 1,052,683.08 = 246,185.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,733.87/1,052,683.08 = 246,185.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,733.87x = 1,052,683.08 × 246,185.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,733.87x = 259,155,647,249.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,155,647,249.93/701,733.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,307.59

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