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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,024.80, 1,050,204.24 and 226,711.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,024.80, 1,050,204.24 and 226,711.20 is: 340,120.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,024.80 : 1,050,204.24 = 226,711.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,024.80/1,050,204.24 = 226,711.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,024.80x = 1,050,204.24 × 226,711.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,024.80x = 238,093,063,495.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,093,063,495.49/700,024.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,120.90

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