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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,837.68, 1,052,844 and 228,395.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,837.68, 1,052,844 and 228,395.92 is: 342,622.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,837.68 : 1,052,844 = 228,395.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,837.68/1,052,844 = 228,395.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,837.68x = 1,052,844 × 228,395.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,837.68x = 240,465,273,996.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,465,273,996.48/701,837.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,622.35

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