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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,404.98, 1,052,231.40 and 228,006.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,404.98, 1,052,231.40 and 228,006.96 is: 342,050.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,404.98 : 1,052,231.40 = 228,006.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,404.98/1,052,231.40 = 228,006.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,404.98x = 1,052,231.40 × 228,006.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,404.98x = 239,916,082,730.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,916,082,730.54/701,404.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,050.73

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