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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,217.46, 1,050,249.65 and 226,775.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,217.46, 1,050,249.65 and 226,775.70 is: 340,138.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,217.46 : 1,050,249.65 = 226,775.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,217.46/1,050,249.65 = 226,775.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,217.46x = 1,050,249.65 × 226,775.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,217.46x = 238,171,098,419.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,171,098,419.63/700,217.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,138.76

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