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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,841.68, 1,052,850 and 228,399.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,841.68, 1,052,850 and 228,399.92 is: 342,628.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,841.68 : 1,052,850 = 228,399.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,841.68/1,052,850 = 228,399.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,841.68x = 1,052,850 × 228,399.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,841.68x = 240,470,855,772
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,470,855,772/701,841.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,628.35

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