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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,856.64, 1,052,549.22 and 228,430.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,856.64, 1,052,549.22 and 228,430.66 is: 342,569.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,856.64 : 1,052,549.22 = 228,430.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,856.64/1,052,549.22 = 228,430.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,856.64x = 1,052,549.22 × 228,430.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,856.64x = 240,434,513,007.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,434,513,007.09/701,856.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,569.26

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