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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,555.78, 1,050,981.30 and 227,204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,555.78, 1,050,981.30 and 227,204.26 is: 340,854.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,555.78 : 1,050,981.30 = 227,204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,555.78/1,050,981.30 = 227,204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,555.78x = 1,050,981.30 × 227,204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,555.78x = 238,787,428,540.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,787,428,540.34/700,555.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,854.27

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