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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,975.82, 1,052,963.55 and 228,661.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,975.82, 1,052,963.55 and 228,661.18 is: 342,991.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,975.82 : 1,052,963.55 = 228,661.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,975.82/1,052,963.55 = 228,661.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,975.82x = 1,052,963.55 × 228,661.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,975.82x = 240,771,885,207.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,771,885,207.58/701,975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,991.71

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