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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,230.36, 1,051,179.66 and 227,584.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,230.36, 1,051,179.66 and 227,584.48 is: 341,160.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,230.36 : 1,051,179.66 = 227,584.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,230.36/1,051,179.66 = 227,584.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,230.36x = 1,051,179.66 × 227,584.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,230.36x = 239,232,176,307.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,232,176,307.68/701,230.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,160.61

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