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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,403.48, 1,052,229.15 and 228,005.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,403.48, 1,052,229.15 and 228,005.46 is: 342,048.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,403.48 : 1,052,229.15 = 228,005.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,403.48/1,052,229.15 = 228,005.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,403.48x = 1,052,229.15 × 228,005.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,403.48x = 239,913,991,371.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,913,991,371.16/701,403.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,048.48

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