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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,860.14, 1,052,554.47 and 228,434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,860.14, 1,052,554.47 and 228,434.16 is: 342,574.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,860.14 : 1,052,554.47 = 228,434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,860.14/1,052,554.47 = 228,434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,860.14x = 1,052,554.47 × 228,434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,860.14x = 240,439,396,208.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,439,396,208.70/701,860.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,574.51

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