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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,583.68, 1,051,023.28 and 227,232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,583.68, 1,051,023.28 and 227,232.28 is: 340,896.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,583.68 : 1,051,023.28 = 227,232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,583.68/1,051,023.28 = 227,232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,583.68x = 1,051,023.28 × 227,232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,583.68x = 238,826,416,247.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,826,416,247.48/700,583.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,896.35

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