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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,244.92, 1,050,464.58 and 226,777.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,244.92, 1,050,464.58 and 226,777.24 is: 340,197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,244.92 : 1,050,464.58 = 226,777.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,244.92/1,050,464.58 = 226,777.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,244.92x = 1,050,464.58 × 226,777.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,244.92x = 238,221,458,170.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,221,458,170.16/700,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,197.34

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