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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,538.27, 1,050,955.02 and 227,186.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,538.27, 1,050,955.02 and 227,186.73 is: 340,827.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,538.27 : 1,050,955.02 = 227,186.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,538.27/1,050,955.02 = 227,186.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,538.27x = 1,050,955.02 × 227,186.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,538.27x = 238,763,034,370.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,763,034,370.89/700,538.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,827.97

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