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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,046.44, 1,052,868.78 and 228,773.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,046.44, 1,052,868.78 and 228,773.16 is: 343,094.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,046.44 : 1,052,868.78 = 228,773.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,046.44/1,052,868.78 = 228,773.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,046.44x = 1,052,868.78 × 228,773.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,046.44x = 240,868,117,865.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,868,117,865.95/702,046.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,094.28

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