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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,439.97, 1,050,813.45 and 227,173.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,439.97, 1,050,813.45 and 227,173.17 is: 340,809.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,439.97 : 1,050,813.45 = 227,173.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,439.97/1,050,813.45 = 227,173.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,439.97x = 1,050,813.45 × 227,173.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,439.97x = 238,716,622,515.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,716,622,515.14/700,439.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,809.54

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