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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,629.53, 1,051,091.90 and 227,277.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,629.53, 1,051,091.90 and 227,277.93 is: 340,964.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,629.53 : 1,051,091.90 = 227,277.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,629.53/1,051,091.90 = 227,277.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,629.53x = 1,051,091.90 × 227,277.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,629.53x = 238,889,991,271.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,889,991,271.77/700,629.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,964.78

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