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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,838.61, 1,053,225.11 and 382,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,838.61, 1,053,225.11 and 382,071.20 is: 573,361.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,838.61 : 1,053,225.11 = 382,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,838.61/1,053,225.11 = 382,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,838.61x = 1,053,225.11 × 382,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,838.61x = 402,406,977,336.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,406,977,336.88/701,838.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,361.13

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