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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,272.02, 1,050,187.71 and 226,847.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,272.02, 1,050,187.71 and 226,847.54 is: 340,199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,272.02 : 1,050,187.71 = 226,847.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,272.02/1,050,187.71 = 226,847.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,272.02x = 1,050,187.71 × 226,847.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,272.02x = 238,232,498,551.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,232,498,551.73/700,272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,199.94

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