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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,836.06, 1,052,644.15 and 228,518.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,836.06, 1,052,644.15 and 228,518.22 is: 342,741.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,836.06 : 1,052,644.15 = 228,518.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,836.06/1,052,644.15 = 228,518.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,836.06x = 1,052,644.15 × 228,518.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,836.06x = 240,548,367,451.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,548,367,451.41/701,836.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,741.53

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