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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,840.07, 1,052,853.93 and 246,323.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,840.07, 1,052,853.93 and 246,323.21 is: 369,517.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,840.07 : 1,052,853.93 = 246,323.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,840.07/1,052,853.93 = 246,323.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,840.07x = 1,052,853.93 × 246,323.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,840.07x = 259,342,354,434.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,342,354,434.45/701,840.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,517.74

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