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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,273.60, 1,051,651.20 and 227,974.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,273.60, 1,051,651.20 and 227,974.40 is: 341,877.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,273.60 : 1,051,651.20 = 227,974.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,273.60/1,051,651.20 = 227,974.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,273.60x = 1,051,651.20 × 227,974.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,273.60x = 239,749,551,329.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,749,551,329.28/701,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,877.34

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