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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,321.14, 1,050,629.33 and 226,969.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,321.14, 1,050,629.33 and 226,969.59 is: 340,502.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,321.14 : 1,050,629.33 = 226,969.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,321.14/1,050,629.33 = 226,969.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,321.14x = 1,050,629.33 × 226,969.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,321.14x = 238,460,912,779.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,460,912,779.36/700,321.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,502.23

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