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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,846.46, 1,052,911.80 and 228,404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,846.46, 1,052,911.80 and 228,404.70 is: 342,653.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,846.46 : 1,052,911.80 = 228,404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,846.46/1,052,911.80 = 228,404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,846.46x = 1,052,911.80 × 228,404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,846.46x = 240,490,003,805.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,490,003,805.46/701,846.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,653.30

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