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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,020.40, 1,050,160.20 and 226,721.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,020.40, 1,050,160.20 and 226,721.20 is: 340,123.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,020.40 : 1,050,160.20 = 226,721.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,020.40/1,050,160.20 = 226,721.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,020.40x = 1,050,160.20 × 226,721.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,020.40x = 238,093,580,736.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,093,580,736.24/700,020.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,123.77

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