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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,738.36, 1,052,689.80 and 246,190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,738.36, 1,052,689.80 and 246,190.32 is: 369,314.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,738.36 : 1,052,689.80 = 246,190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,738.36/1,052,689.80 = 246,190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,738.36x = 1,052,689.80 × 246,190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,738.36x = 259,162,038,722.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,162,038,722.74/701,738.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,314.34

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