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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,675.60, 1,052,523 and 228,362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,675.60, 1,052,523 and 228,362.96 is: 342,547.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,675.60 : 1,052,523 = 228,362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,675.60/1,052,523 = 228,362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,675.60x = 1,052,523 × 228,362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,675.60x = 240,357,267,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,357,267,748.08/701,675.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,547.56

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