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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,580.68, 1,051,018.78 and 227,229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,580.68, 1,051,018.78 and 227,229.28 is: 340,891.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,580.68 : 1,051,018.78 = 227,229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,580.68/1,051,018.78 = 227,229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,580.68x = 1,051,018.78 × 227,229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,580.68x = 238,822,240,645.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,822,240,645.88/700,580.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,891.85

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