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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,536.76, 1,050,952.78 and 227,185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,536.76, 1,050,952.78 and 227,185.22 is: 340,825.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,536.76 : 1,050,952.78 = 227,185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,536.76/1,050,952.78 = 227,185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,536.76x = 1,050,952.78 × 227,185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,536.76x = 238,760,938,533.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,760,938,533.91/700,536.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,825.71

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