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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,673.60, 1,052,520 and 228,360.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,673.60, 1,052,520 and 228,360.96 is: 342,544.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,673.60 : 1,052,520 = 228,360.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,673.60/1,052,520 = 228,360.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,673.60x = 1,052,520 × 228,360.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,673.60x = 240,354,477,619.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,354,477,619.20/701,673.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,544.56

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