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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,581.18, 1,051,019.52 and 227,229.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,581.18, 1,051,019.52 and 227,229.78 is: 340,892.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,581.18 : 1,051,019.52 = 227,229.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,581.18/1,051,019.52 = 227,229.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,581.18x = 1,051,019.52 × 227,229.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,581.18x = 238,822,934,305.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,822,934,305.31/700,581.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,892.59

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