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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,534.77, 1,050,949.77 and 227,183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,534.77, 1,050,949.77 and 227,183.22 is: 340,822.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,534.77 : 1,050,949.77 = 227,183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,534.77/1,050,949.77 = 227,183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,534.77x = 1,050,949.77 × 227,183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,534.77x = 238,758,152,806.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,758,152,806.86/700,534.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,822.70

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