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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,562, 1,050,744.48 and 227,251.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,562, 1,050,744.48 and 227,251.52 is: 340,845.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,562 : 1,050,744.48 = 227,251.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,562/1,050,744.48 = 227,251.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,562x = 1,050,744.48 × 227,251.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,562x = 238,783,280,211.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,783,280,211.61/700,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,845.32

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