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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,857.32, 1,052,879.81 and 246,340.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,857.32, 1,052,879.81 and 246,340.46 is: 369,543.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,857.32 : 1,052,879.81 = 246,340.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,857.32/1,052,879.81 = 246,340.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,857.32x = 1,052,879.81 × 246,340.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,857.32x = 259,366,890,224.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,366,890,224.01/701,857.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,543.61

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