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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,911.74, 1,052,941.43 and 228,634.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,911.74, 1,052,941.43 and 228,634.01 is: 342,975.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,911.74 : 1,052,941.43 = 228,634.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,911.74/1,052,941.43 = 228,634.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,911.74x = 1,052,941.43 × 228,634.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,911.74x = 240,738,221,436.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,738,221,436.03/701,911.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,975.06

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