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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,243.92, 1,050,463.08 and 226,776.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,243.92, 1,050,463.08 and 226,776.24 is: 340,195.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,243.92 : 1,050,463.08 = 226,776.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,243.92/1,050,463.08 = 226,776.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,243.92x = 1,050,463.08 × 226,776.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,243.92x = 238,220,067,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,220,067,541.22/700,243.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,195.84

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