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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,851.52, 1,053,178.56 and 297,011.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,851.52, 1,053,178.56 and 297,011.84 is: 445,687.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,851.52 : 1,053,178.56 = 297,011.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,851.52/1,053,178.56 = 297,011.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,851.52x = 1,053,178.56 × 297,011.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,851.52x = 312,806,501,954.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,806,501,954.15/701,851.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,687.57

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