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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,334.30, 1,052,001.45 and 228,035.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,334.30, 1,052,001.45 and 228,035.10 is: 342,052.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,334.30 : 1,052,001.45 = 228,035.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,334.30/1,052,001.45 = 228,035.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,334.30x = 1,052,001.45 × 228,035.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,334.30x = 239,893,255,850.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,893,255,850.90/701,334.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,052.65

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