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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,855.64, 1,052,547.72 and 228,429.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,855.64, 1,052,547.72 and 228,429.66 is: 342,567.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,855.64 : 1,052,547.72 = 228,429.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,855.64/1,052,547.72 = 228,429.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,855.64x = 1,052,547.72 × 228,429.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,855.64x = 240,433,117,813.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,433,117,813.38/701,855.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,567.76

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