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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,549.80, 1,050,972.28 and 227,198.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,549.80, 1,050,972.28 and 227,198.24 is: 340,845.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,549.80 : 1,050,972.28 = 227,198.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,549.80/1,050,972.28 = 227,198.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,549.80x = 1,050,972.28 × 227,198.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,549.80x = 238,779,052,304.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,779,052,304.79/700,549.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,845.22

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