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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,029.70, 1,051,544.55 and 227,762.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,029.70, 1,051,544.55 and 227,762.90 is: 341,644.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,029.70 : 1,051,544.55 = 227,762.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,029.70/1,051,544.55 = 227,762.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,029.70x = 1,051,544.55 × 227,762.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,029.70x = 239,502,836,187.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,502,836,187.20/701,029.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,644.35

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