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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,787.52, 1,052,432.88 and 228,384.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,787.52, 1,052,432.88 and 228,384.64 is: 342,496.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,787.52 : 1,052,432.88 = 228,384.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,787.52/1,052,432.88 = 228,384.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,787.52x = 1,052,432.88 × 228,384.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,787.52x = 240,359,504,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,359,504,422.96/701,787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,496.12

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