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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,035.16, 1,053,051.46 and 228,719.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,035.16, 1,053,051.46 and 228,719.96 is: 343,079.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,035.16 : 1,053,051.46 = 228,719.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,035.16/1,053,051.46 = 228,719.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,035.16x = 1,053,051.46 × 228,719.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,035.16x = 240,853,887,809.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,853,887,809.14/702,035.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,079.52

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