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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,145.50, 1,052,263.64 and 297,000.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,145.50, 1,052,263.64 and 297,000.78 is: 445,097.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,145.50 : 1,052,263.64 = 297,000.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,145.50/1,052,263.64 = 297,000.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,145.50x = 1,052,263.64 × 297,000.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,145.50x = 312,523,121,845.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,523,121,845.64/702,145.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,097.38

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