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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,802, 1,052,812.32 and 228,375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,802, 1,052,812.32 and 228,375.60 is: 342,598.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,802 : 1,052,812.32 = 228,375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,802/1,052,812.32 = 228,375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,802x = 1,052,812.32 × 228,375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,802x = 240,436,645,267.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,436,645,267.39/701,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,598.97

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