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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,255.56, 1,050,117.66 and 226,813.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,255.56, 1,050,117.66 and 226,813.80 is: 340,134.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,255.56 : 1,050,117.66 = 226,813.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,255.56/1,050,117.66 = 226,813.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,255.56x = 1,050,117.66 × 226,813.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,255.56x = 238,181,176,911.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,181,176,911.71/700,255.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,134.65

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