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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,050.80, 1,050,243.48 and 226,736.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,050.80, 1,050,243.48 and 226,736.72 is: 340,159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,050.80 : 1,050,243.48 = 226,736.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,050.80/1,050,243.48 = 226,736.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,050.80x = 1,050,243.48 × 226,736.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,050.80x = 238,128,761,856.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,128,761,856.59/700,050.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,159.26

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