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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,330.80, 1,051,996.20 and 228,031.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,330.80, 1,051,996.20 and 228,031.60 is: 342,047.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,330.80 : 1,051,996.20 = 228,031.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,330.80/1,051,996.20 = 228,031.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,330.80x = 1,051,996.20 × 228,031.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,330.80x = 239,888,376,679.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,888,376,679.92/701,330.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,047.40

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