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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,587.51, 1,050,882.08 and 227,309.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,587.51, 1,050,882.08 and 227,309.78 is: 340,964.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,587.51 : 1,050,882.08 = 227,309.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,587.51/1,050,882.08 = 227,309.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,587.51x = 1,050,882.08 × 227,309.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,587.51x = 238,875,768,019.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,875,768,019.78/700,587.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,964.93

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