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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,514.46, 1,050,919.38 and 227,163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,514.46, 1,050,919.38 and 227,163 is: 340,792.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,514.46 : 1,050,919.38 = 227,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,514.46/1,050,919.38 = 227,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,514.46x = 1,050,919.38 × 227,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,514.46x = 238,729,999,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,729,999,118.94/700,514.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,792.39

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