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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,731.04, 1,051,105.20 and 227,417.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,731.04, 1,051,105.20 and 227,417.44 is: 341,128.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,731.04 : 1,051,105.20 = 227,417.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,731.04/1,051,105.20 = 227,417.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,731.04x = 1,051,105.20 × 227,417.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,731.04x = 239,039,653,754.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,039,653,754.69/700,731.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,128.96

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