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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,915.82, 1,052,947.56 and 228,638.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,915.82, 1,052,947.56 and 228,638.10 is: 342,981.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,915.82 : 1,052,947.56 = 228,638.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,915.82/1,052,947.56 = 228,638.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,915.82x = 1,052,947.56 × 228,638.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,915.82x = 240,743,929,518.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,743,929,518.04/701,915.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,981.20

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