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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,786.52, 1,052,431.38 and 228,383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,786.52, 1,052,431.38 and 228,383.64 is: 342,494.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,786.52 : 1,052,431.38 = 228,383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,786.52/1,052,431.38 = 228,383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,786.52x = 1,052,431.38 × 228,383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,786.52x = 240,358,109,414.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,358,109,414.62/701,786.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,494.62

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