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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,985, 1,053,087.12 and 228,558.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,985, 1,053,087.12 and 228,558.90 is: 342,874.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,985 : 1,053,087.12 = 228,558.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,985/1,053,087.12 = 228,558.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,985x = 1,053,087.12 × 228,558.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,985x = 240,692,433,751.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,692,433,751.37/701,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,874.04

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