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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,986, 1,053,088.62 and 228,559.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,986, 1,053,088.62 and 228,559.90 is: 342,875.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,986 : 1,053,088.62 = 228,559.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,986/1,053,088.62 = 228,559.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,986x = 1,053,088.62 × 228,559.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,986x = 240,693,829,678.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,693,829,678.34/701,986
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,875.54

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