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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,578.24, 1,051,015.02 and 227,226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,578.24, 1,051,015.02 and 227,226.78 is: 340,888.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,578.24 : 1,051,015.02 = 227,226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,578.24/1,051,015.02 = 227,226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,578.24x = 1,051,015.02 × 227,226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,578.24x = 238,818,758,726.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,818,758,726.24/700,578.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,888.06

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