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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,826.93, 1,052,882.55 and 228,385.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,826.93, 1,052,882.55 and 228,385.17 is: 342,624.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,826.93 : 1,052,882.55 = 228,385.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,826.93/1,052,882.55 = 228,385.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,826.93x = 1,052,882.55 × 228,385.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,826.93x = 240,462,760,171.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,462,760,171.78/701,826.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,624.01

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