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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,029.40, 1,050,173.70 and 226,730.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,029.40, 1,050,173.70 and 226,730.20 is: 340,137.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,029.40 : 1,050,173.70 = 226,730.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,029.40/1,050,173.70 = 226,730.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,029.40x = 1,050,173.70 × 226,730.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,029.40x = 238,106,093,035.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,106,093,035.74/700,029.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,137.28

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