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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,543.78, 1,050,963.27 and 227,192.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,543.78, 1,050,963.27 and 227,192.23 is: 340,836.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,543.78 : 1,050,963.27 = 227,192.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,543.78/1,050,963.27 = 227,192.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,543.78x = 1,050,963.27 × 227,192.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,543.78x = 238,770,688,959.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,770,688,959.39/700,543.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,836.21

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