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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,512.98, 1,050,917.18 and 227,161.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,512.98, 1,050,917.18 and 227,161.53 is: 340,790.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,512.98 : 1,050,917.18 = 227,161.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,512.98/1,050,917.18 = 227,161.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,512.98x = 1,050,917.18 × 227,161.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,512.98x = 238,727,953,376.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,727,953,376.28/700,512.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,790.20

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