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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,035.16, 1,050,040.59 and 226,721.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,035.16, 1,050,040.59 and 226,721.38 is: 340,078.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,035.16 : 1,050,040.59 = 226,721.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,035.16/1,050,040.59 = 226,721.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,035.16x = 1,050,040.59 × 226,721.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,035.16x = 238,066,651,620.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,066,651,620.81/700,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,078.13

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