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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,271.52, 1,050,186.96 and 226,847.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,271.52, 1,050,186.96 and 226,847.04 is: 340,199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,271.52 : 1,050,186.96 = 226,847.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,271.52/1,050,186.96 = 226,847.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,271.52x = 1,050,186.96 × 226,847.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,271.52x = 238,231,803,322.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,231,803,322.60/700,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,199.19

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