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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,764.91, 1,052,685.62 and 221,956.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,764.91, 1,052,685.62 and 221,956.86 is: 332,947.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,764.91 : 1,052,685.62 = 221,956.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,764.91/1,052,685.62 = 221,956.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,764.91x = 1,052,685.62 × 221,956.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,764.91x = 233,650,792,531.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,650,792,531.12/701,764.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,947.38

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