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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,958.03, 1,052,937.06 and 228,643.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,958.03, 1,052,937.06 and 228,643.38 is: 342,965.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,958.03 : 1,052,937.06 = 228,643.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,958.03/1,052,937.06 = 228,643.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,958.03x = 1,052,937.06 × 228,643.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,958.03x = 240,747,088,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,747,088,325.66/701,958.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,965.07

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