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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,533.77, 1,050,948.27 and 227,182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,533.77, 1,050,948.27 and 227,182.22 is: 340,821.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,533.77 : 1,050,948.27 = 227,182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,533.77/1,050,948.27 = 227,182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,533.77x = 1,050,948.27 × 227,182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,533.77x = 238,756,759,770.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,756,759,770.07/700,533.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,821.20

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