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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,242.30, 1,050,529.77 and 226,927.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,242.30, 1,050,529.77 and 226,927.98 is: 340,445.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,242.30 : 1,050,529.77 = 226,927.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,242.30/1,050,529.77 = 226,927.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,242.30x = 1,050,529.77 × 226,927.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,242.30x = 238,394,598,635.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,394,598,635.97/700,242.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,445.87

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