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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,026.40, 1,050,169.20 and 226,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,026.40, 1,050,169.20 and 226,727.20 is: 340,132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,026.40 : 1,050,169.20 = 226,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,026.40/1,050,169.20 = 226,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,026.40x = 1,050,169.20 × 226,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,026.40x = 238,101,922,242.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,101,922,242.24/700,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,132.78

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