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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,257.60, 1,051,627.20 and 227,958.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,257.60, 1,051,627.20 and 227,958.40 is: 341,853.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,257.60 : 1,051,627.20 = 227,958.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,257.60/1,051,627.20 = 227,958.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,257.60x = 1,051,627.20 × 227,958.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,257.60x = 239,727,253,908.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,727,253,908.48/701,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,853.34

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