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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,959.03, 1,052,938.56 and 228,644.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,959.03, 1,052,938.56 and 228,644.38 is: 342,966.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,959.03 : 1,052,938.56 = 228,644.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,959.03/1,052,938.56 = 228,644.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,959.03x = 1,052,938.56 × 228,644.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,959.03x = 240,748,484,229.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,748,484,229.29/701,959.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,966.57

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