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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,983.98, 1,052,975.16 and 228,668.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,983.98, 1,052,975.16 and 228,668.58 is: 343,002.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,983.98 : 1,052,975.16 = 228,668.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,983.98/1,052,975.16 = 228,668.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,983.98x = 1,052,975.16 × 228,668.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,983.98x = 240,782,334,612.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,782,334,612.47/701,983.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,002.61

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