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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,748.28, 1,050,947.46 and 227,569.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,748.28, 1,050,947.46 and 227,569.08 is: 341,296.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,748.28 : 1,050,947.46 = 227,569.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,748.28/1,050,947.46 = 227,569.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,748.28x = 1,050,947.46 × 227,569.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,748.28x = 239,163,146,600.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,163,146,600.54/700,748.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,296.80

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