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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,509.45, 1,050,911.90 and 227,158.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,509.45, 1,050,911.90 and 227,158.01 is: 340,784.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,509.45 : 1,050,911.90 = 227,158.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,509.45/1,050,911.90 = 227,158.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,509.45x = 1,050,911.90 × 227,158.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,509.45x = 238,723,055,889.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,723,055,889.32/700,509.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,784.92

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