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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,554, 1,050,732.48 and 227,243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,554, 1,050,732.48 and 227,243.52 is: 340,833.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,554 : 1,050,732.48 = 227,243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,554/1,050,732.48 = 227,243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,554x = 1,050,732.48 × 227,243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,554x = 238,772,147,333.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,772,147,333.53/700,554
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,833.32

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