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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,974.45, 1,052,961.68 and 252,685.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,974.45, 1,052,961.68 and 252,685.37 is: 379,028.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,974.45 : 1,052,961.68 = 252,685.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,974.45/1,052,961.68 = 252,685.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,974.45x = 1,052,961.68 × 252,685.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,974.45x = 266,068,013,549.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,068,013,549.38/701,974.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,028.06

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