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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,849.43, 1,052,916.30 and 228,407.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,849.43, 1,052,916.30 and 228,407.67 is: 342,657.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,849.43 : 1,052,916.30 = 228,407.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,849.43/1,052,916.30 = 228,407.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,849.43x = 1,052,916.30 × 228,407.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,849.43x = 240,494,158,788.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,494,158,788.02/701,849.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,657.77

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