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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,349.10, 1,052,023.65 and 228,082.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,349.10, 1,052,023.65 and 228,082.30 is: 342,123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,349.10 : 1,052,023.65 = 228,082.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,349.10/1,052,023.65 = 228,082.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,349.10x = 1,052,023.65 × 228,082.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,349.10x = 239,947,973,746.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,947,973,746.40/701,349.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,123.45

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