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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,839.61, 1,053,226.61 and 382,072.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,839.61, 1,053,226.61 and 382,072.20 is: 573,362.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,839.61 : 1,053,226.61 = 382,072.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,839.61/1,053,226.61 = 382,072.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,839.61x = 1,053,226.61 × 382,072.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,839.61x = 402,408,607,981.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 402,408,607,981.24/701,839.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573,362.63

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