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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,555, 1,050,733.98 and 227,244.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,555, 1,050,733.98 and 227,244.52 is: 340,834.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,555 : 1,050,733.98 = 227,244.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,555/1,050,733.98 = 227,244.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,555x = 1,050,733.98 × 227,244.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,555x = 238,773,538,932.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,773,538,932.79/700,555
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,834.82

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