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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,914.24, 1,052,945.18 and 228,636.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,914.24, 1,052,945.18 and 228,636.51 is: 342,978.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,914.24 : 1,052,945.18 = 228,636.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,914.24/1,052,945.18 = 228,636.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,914.24x = 1,052,945.18 × 228,636.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,914.24x = 240,741,711,176.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,741,711,176.52/701,914.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,978.81

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