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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,823.56, 1,052,625.42 and 228,505.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,823.56, 1,052,625.42 and 228,505.73 is: 342,722.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,823.56 : 1,052,625.42 = 228,505.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,823.56/1,052,625.42 = 228,505.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,823.56x = 1,052,625.42 × 228,505.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,823.56x = 240,530,934,750.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,530,934,750.53/701,823.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,722.80

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