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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,440.15, 1,052,312.85 and 215,122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,440.15, 1,052,312.85 and 215,122.56 is: 322,730.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,440.15 : 1,052,312.85 = 215,122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,440.15/1,052,312.85 = 215,122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,440.15x = 1,052,312.85 × 215,122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,440.15x = 226,376,227,875.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,376,227,875.72/701,440.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322,730.64

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