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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,322.30, 1,051,983.45 and 228,023.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,322.30, 1,051,983.45 and 228,023.10 is: 342,034.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,322.30 : 1,051,983.45 = 228,023.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,322.30/1,051,983.45 = 228,023.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,322.30x = 1,051,983.45 × 228,023.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,322.30x = 239,876,527,417.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,876,527,417.70/701,322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,034.65

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