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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,024.40, 1,050,166.20 and 226,725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,024.40, 1,050,166.20 and 226,725.20 is: 340,129.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,024.40 : 1,050,166.20 = 226,725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,024.40/1,050,166.20 = 226,725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,024.40x = 1,050,166.20 × 226,725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,024.40x = 238,099,141,728.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,099,141,728.24/700,024.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,129.78

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