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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,982.48, 1,052,972.91 and 228,667.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,982.48, 1,052,972.91 and 228,667.08 is: 343,000.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,982.48 : 1,052,972.91 = 228,667.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,982.48/1,052,972.91 = 228,667.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,982.48x = 1,052,972.91 × 228,667.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,982.48x = 240,780,240,648.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,780,240,648.80/701,982.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,000.36

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