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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,912.53, 1,052,942.60 and 228,634.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,912.53, 1,052,942.60 and 228,634.79 is: 342,976.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,912.53 : 1,052,942.60 = 228,634.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,912.53/1,052,942.60 = 228,634.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,912.53x = 1,052,942.60 × 228,634.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,912.53x = 240,739,310,233.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,739,310,233.05/701,912.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,976.23

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