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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,576.21, 1,051,012.02 and 227,224.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,576.21, 1,051,012.02 and 227,224.75 is: 340,885.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,576.21 : 1,051,012.02 = 227,224.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,576.21/1,051,012.02 = 227,224.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,576.21x = 1,051,012.02 × 227,224.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,576.21x = 238,815,943,491.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,815,943,491.50/700,576.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,885.03

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