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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,001.60, 1,053,002.40 and 228,734.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,001.60, 1,053,002.40 and 228,734.80 is: 343,102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,001.60 : 1,053,002.40 = 228,734.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,001.60/1,053,002.40 = 228,734.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,001.60x = 1,053,002.40 × 228,734.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,001.60x = 240,858,293,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,858,293,363.52/702,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,102.20

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