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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,597.89, 1,051,044.46 and 227,246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,597.89, 1,051,044.46 and 227,246.34 is: 340,917.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,597.89 : 1,051,044.46 = 227,246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,597.89/1,051,044.46 = 227,246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,597.89x = 1,051,044.46 × 227,246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,597.89x = 238,846,010,085.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,846,010,085.58/700,597.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,917.40

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