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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,499.84, 1,050,897.47 and 227,148.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,499.84, 1,050,897.47 and 227,148.39 is: 340,770.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,499.84 : 1,050,897.47 = 227,148.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,499.84/1,050,897.47 = 227,148.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,499.84x = 1,050,897.47 × 227,148.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,499.84x = 238,709,667,229.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,709,667,229.83/700,499.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,770.48

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