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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,674.60, 1,052,521.50 and 228,361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,674.60, 1,052,521.50 and 228,361.96 is: 342,546.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,674.60 : 1,052,521.50 = 228,361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,674.60/1,052,521.50 = 228,361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,674.60x = 1,052,521.50 × 228,361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,674.60x = 240,355,872,682.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,355,872,682.14/701,674.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,546.06

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