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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,218.35, 1,051,161.71 and 227,572.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,218.35, 1,051,161.71 and 227,572.47 is: 341,142.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,218.35 : 1,051,161.71 = 227,572.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,218.35/1,051,161.71 = 227,572.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,218.35x = 1,051,161.71 × 227,572.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,218.35x = 239,215,465,576.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,215,465,576.26/701,218.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,142.62

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