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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,002.60, 1,053,003.90 and 228,735.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,002.60, 1,053,003.90 and 228,735.80 is: 343,103.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,002.60 : 1,053,003.90 = 228,735.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,002.60/1,053,003.90 = 228,735.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,002.60x = 1,053,003.90 × 228,735.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,002.60x = 240,859,689,469.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,859,689,469.62/702,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,103.70

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