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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,330.55, 1,051,995.83 and 228,031.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,330.55, 1,051,995.83 and 228,031.35 is: 342,047.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,330.55 : 1,051,995.83 = 228,031.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,330.55/1,051,995.83 = 228,031.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,330.55x = 1,051,995.83 × 228,031.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,330.55x = 239,888,028,169.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,888,028,169.11/701,330.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,047.03

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