Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,985.48, 1,052,977.41 and 228,670.08
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 701,985.48, 1,052,977.41 and 228,670.08 is: 343,004.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
701,985.48 : 1,052,977.41 = 228,670.08 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
701,985.48/1,052,977.41 = 228,670.08/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
701,985.48x = 1,052,977.41 × 228,670.08 - Step 4: Simplify right side
701,985.48x = 240,784,428,582.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,784,428,582.89/701,985.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,004.86
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