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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,285.14, 1,050,464.96 and 220,550.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,285.14, 1,050,464.96 and 220,550.46 is: 330,837.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,285.14 : 1,050,464.96 = 220,550.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,285.14/1,050,464.96 = 220,550.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,285.14x = 1,050,464.96 × 220,550.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,285.14x = 231,680,530,141.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,680,530,141.88/700,285.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,837.42

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