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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,623.68, 1,052,545.81 and 228,198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,623.68, 1,052,545.81 and 228,198.32 is: 342,333.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,623.68 : 1,052,545.81 = 228,198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,623.68/1,052,545.81 = 228,198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,623.68x = 1,052,545.81 × 228,198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,623.68x = 240,189,185,565.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,189,185,565.04/701,623.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,333.35

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