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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,577.21, 1,051,013.52 and 227,225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,577.21, 1,051,013.52 and 227,225.75 is: 340,886.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,577.21 : 1,051,013.52 = 227,225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,577.21/1,051,013.52 = 227,225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,577.21x = 1,051,013.52 × 227,225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,577.21x = 238,817,335,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,817,335,342.14/700,577.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,886.53

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