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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,045.10, 1,051,567.65 and 227,778.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,045.10, 1,051,567.65 and 227,778.30 is: 341,667.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,045.10 : 1,051,567.65 = 227,778.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,045.10/1,051,567.65 = 227,778.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,045.10x = 1,051,567.65 × 227,778.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,045.10x = 239,524,291,652.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,524,291,652.00/701,045.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,667.45

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