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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,857.64, 1,052,550.72 and 228,431.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,857.64, 1,052,550.72 and 228,431.66 is: 342,570.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,857.64 : 1,052,550.72 = 228,431.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,857.64/1,052,550.72 = 228,431.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,857.64x = 1,052,550.72 × 228,431.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,857.64x = 240,435,908,203.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,435,908,203.80/701,857.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,570.76

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