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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,399.98, 1,052,223.90 and 228,001.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,399.98, 1,052,223.90 and 228,001.96 is: 342,043.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,399.98 : 1,052,223.90 = 228,001.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,399.98/1,052,223.90 = 228,001.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,399.98x = 1,052,223.90 × 228,001.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,399.98x = 239,909,111,558.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,909,111,558.84/701,399.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,043.23

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