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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,498.33, 1,050,895.22 and 227,146.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,498.33, 1,050,895.22 and 227,146.88 is: 340,768.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,498.33 : 1,050,895.22 = 227,146.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,498.33/1,050,895.22 = 227,146.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,498.33x = 1,050,895.22 × 227,146.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,498.33x = 238,707,571,921.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,707,571,921.42/700,498.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,768.23

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