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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,317.80, 1,051,976.70 and 228,018.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,317.80, 1,051,976.70 and 228,018.60 is: 342,027.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,317.80 : 1,051,976.70 = 228,018.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,317.80/1,051,976.70 = 228,018.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,317.80x = 1,051,976.70 × 228,018.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,317.80x = 239,870,254,366.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,870,254,366.62/701,317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,027.90

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