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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,517.97, 1,050,678.54 and 227,207.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,517.97, 1,050,678.54 and 227,207.43 is: 340,779.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,517.97 : 1,050,678.54 = 227,207.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,517.97/1,050,678.54 = 227,207.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,517.97x = 1,050,678.54 × 227,207.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,517.97x = 238,721,970,829.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,721,970,829.55/700,517.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,779.22

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