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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,861.14, 1,052,555.97 and 228,435.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,861.14, 1,052,555.97 and 228,435.16 is: 342,576.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,861.14 : 1,052,555.97 = 228,435.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,861.14/1,052,555.97 = 228,435.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,861.14x = 1,052,555.97 × 228,435.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,861.14x = 240,440,791,415.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,440,791,415.91/701,861.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,576.01

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