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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699,801.53, 1,049,868.84 and 226,486.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699,801.53, 1,049,868.84 and 226,486.88 is: 339,784.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699,801.53 : 1,049,868.84 = 226,486.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699,801.53/1,049,868.84 = 226,486.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699,801.53x = 1,049,868.84 × 226,486.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699,801.53x = 237,781,517,517.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,781,517,517.81/699,801.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,784.22

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