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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,815.91, 1,052,614.05 and 228,498.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,815.91, 1,052,614.05 and 228,498.08 is: 342,711.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,815.91 : 1,052,614.05 = 228,498.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,815.91/1,052,614.05 = 228,498.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,815.91x = 1,052,614.05 × 228,498.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,815.91x = 240,520,283,286.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,520,283,286.09/701,815.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,711.36

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