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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,980.50, 1,053,080.37 and 228,554.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,980.50, 1,053,080.37 and 228,554.40 is: 342,867.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,980.50 : 1,053,080.37 = 228,554.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,980.50/1,053,080.37 = 228,554.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,980.50x = 1,053,080.37 × 228,554.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,980.50x = 240,686,152,117.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,686,152,117.13/701,980.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,867.29

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