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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,700.52, 1,052,302.38 and 228,297.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,700.52, 1,052,302.38 and 228,297.64 is: 342,365.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,700.52 : 1,052,302.38 = 228,297.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,700.52/1,052,302.38 = 228,297.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,700.52x = 1,052,302.38 × 228,297.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,700.52x = 240,238,149,920.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,238,149,920.38/701,700.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,365.64

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