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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,980.48, 1,052,969.91 and 228,665.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,980.48, 1,052,969.91 and 228,665.08 is: 342,997.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,980.48 : 1,052,969.91 = 228,665.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,980.48/1,052,969.91 = 228,665.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,980.48x = 1,052,969.91 × 228,665.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,980.48x = 240,777,448,707.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,777,448,707.74/701,980.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,997.36

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