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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,517.36, 1,052,285.76 and 228,205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,517.36, 1,052,285.76 and 228,205.20 is: 342,310.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,517.36 : 1,052,285.76 = 228,205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,517.36/1,052,285.76 = 228,205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,517.36x = 1,052,285.76 × 228,205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,517.36x = 240,137,082,317.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,137,082,317.95/701,517.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,310.96

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