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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,955.54, 1,052,933.32 and 228,640.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,955.54, 1,052,933.32 and 228,640.88 is: 342,961.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,955.54 : 1,052,933.32 = 228,640.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,955.54/1,052,933.32 = 228,640.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,955.54x = 1,052,933.32 × 228,640.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,955.54x = 240,743,600,866.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,743,600,866.12/701,955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,961.32

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