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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,962.23, 1,053,059.78 and 246,435.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,962.23, 1,053,059.78 and 246,435.37 is: 369,693.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,962.23 : 1,053,059.78 = 246,435.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,962.23/1,053,059.78 = 246,435.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,962.23x = 1,053,059.78 × 246,435.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,962.23x = 259,511,176,516.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,511,176,516.42/701,962.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,693.93

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