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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699,170.23, 1,048,533 and 225,745.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699,170.23, 1,048,533 and 225,745.48 is: 338,546.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699,170.23 : 1,048,533 = 225,745.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699,170.23/1,048,533 = 225,745.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699,170.23x = 1,048,533 × 225,745.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699,170.23x = 236,701,585,380.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,701,585,380.84/699,170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,546.43

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