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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,955.03, 1,052,932.56 and 228,640.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,955.03, 1,052,932.56 and 228,640.38 is: 342,960.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,955.03 : 1,052,932.56 = 228,640.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,955.03/1,052,932.56 = 228,640.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,955.03x = 1,052,932.56 × 228,640.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,955.03x = 240,742,900,632.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,742,900,632.77/701,955.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,960.57

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