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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,297.60, 1,051,687.20 and 227,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,297.60, 1,051,687.20 and 227,998.40 is: 341,913.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,297.60 : 1,051,687.20 = 227,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,297.60/1,051,687.20 = 227,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,297.60x = 1,051,687.20 × 227,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,297.60x = 239,782,998,900.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,782,998,900.48/701,297.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,913.33

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