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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,850.93, 1,052,918.55 and 228,409.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,850.93, 1,052,918.55 and 228,409.17 is: 342,660.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,850.93 : 1,052,918.55 = 228,409.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,850.93/1,052,918.55 = 228,409.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,850.93x = 1,052,918.55 × 228,409.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,850.93x = 240,496,252,083.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,496,252,083.10/701,850.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,660.02

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