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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,575.21, 1,051,010.52 and 227,223.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,575.21, 1,051,010.52 and 227,223.75 is: 340,883.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,575.21 : 1,051,010.52 = 227,223.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,575.21/1,051,010.52 = 227,223.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,575.21x = 1,051,010.52 × 227,223.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,575.21x = 238,814,551,643.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,814,551,643.85/700,575.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,883.53

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