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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,013.16, 1,051,420.92 and 227,704.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,013.16, 1,051,420.92 and 227,704.24 is: 341,524.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,013.16 : 1,051,420.92 = 227,704.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,013.16/1,051,420.92 = 227,704.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,013.16x = 1,051,420.92 × 227,704.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,013.16x = 239,413,001,508.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,413,001,508.70/701,013.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,524.26

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