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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,554.78, 1,050,979.80 and 227,203.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,554.78, 1,050,979.80 and 227,203.26 is: 340,852.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,554.78 : 1,050,979.80 = 227,203.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,554.78/1,050,979.80 = 227,203.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,554.78x = 1,050,979.80 × 227,203.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,554.78x = 238,786,036,754.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,786,036,754.15/700,554.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,852.77

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