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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,518.36, 1,052,287.26 and 228,206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,518.36, 1,052,287.26 and 228,206.20 is: 342,312.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,518.36 : 1,052,287.26 = 228,206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,518.36/1,052,287.26 = 228,206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,518.36x = 1,052,287.26 × 228,206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,518.36x = 240,138,476,913.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,138,476,913.01/701,518.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,312.46

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