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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,392.88, 1,050,742.86 and 227,126.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,392.88, 1,050,742.86 and 227,126.08 is: 340,738.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,392.88 : 1,050,742.86 = 227,126.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,392.88/1,050,742.86 = 227,126.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,392.88x = 1,050,742.86 × 227,126.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,392.88x = 238,651,106,879.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,651,106,879.79/700,392.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,738.91

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