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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,467.95, 1,050,849.55 and 227,116.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,467.95, 1,050,849.55 and 227,116.41 is: 340,722.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,467.95 : 1,050,849.55 = 227,116.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,467.95/1,050,849.55 = 227,116.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,467.95x = 1,050,849.55 × 227,116.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,467.95x = 238,665,173,589.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,665,173,589.33/700,467.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,722.47

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