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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,861.63, 1,052,792.15 and 275,598.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,861.63, 1,052,792.15 and 275,598.05 is: 413,396.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,861.63 : 1,052,792.15 = 275,598.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,861.63/1,052,792.15 = 275,598.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,861.63x = 1,052,792.15 × 275,598.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,861.63x = 290,147,456,953.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,147,456,953.36/701,861.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,396.95

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