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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,214.08, 1,051,155.36 and 227,568.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,214.08, 1,051,155.36 and 227,568.16 is: 341,136.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,214.08 : 1,051,155.36 = 227,568.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,214.08/1,051,155.36 = 227,568.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,214.08x = 1,051,155.36 × 227,568.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,214.08x = 239,209,491,149.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,209,491,149.34/701,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,136.18

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