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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,438.98, 1,050,811.96 and 227,172.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,438.98, 1,050,811.96 and 227,172.18 is: 340,808.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,438.98 : 1,050,811.96 = 227,172.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,438.98/1,050,811.96 = 227,172.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,438.98x = 1,050,811.96 × 227,172.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,438.98x = 238,715,243,723.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,715,243,723.27/700,438.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,808.05

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