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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,017.83, 1,050,179.83 and 226,751.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,017.83, 1,050,179.83 and 226,751.03 is: 340,176.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,017.83 : 1,050,179.83 = 226,751.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,017.83/1,050,179.83 = 226,751.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,017.83x = 1,050,179.83 × 226,751.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,017.83x = 238,129,357,533.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,129,357,533.60/700,017.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,176.13

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