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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,020.83, 1,050,184.34 and 226,754.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,020.83, 1,050,184.34 and 226,754.03 is: 340,180.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,020.83 : 1,050,184.34 = 226,754.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,020.83/1,050,184.34 = 226,754.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,020.83x = 1,050,184.34 × 226,754.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,020.83x = 238,133,524,953.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,133,524,953.20/700,020.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,180.63

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