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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,251.60, 1,051,618.20 and 227,952.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,251.60, 1,051,618.20 and 227,952.40 is: 341,844.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,251.60 : 1,051,618.20 = 227,952.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,251.60/1,051,618.20 = 227,952.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,251.60x = 1,051,618.20 × 227,952.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,251.60x = 239,718,892,573.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,718,892,573.68/701,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,844.34

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