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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,048.32, 1,052,871.59 and 228,775.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,048.32, 1,052,871.59 and 228,775.04 is: 343,097.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,048.32 : 1,052,871.59 = 228,775.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,048.32/1,052,871.59 = 228,775.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,048.32x = 1,052,871.59 × 228,775.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,048.32x = 240,870,735,424.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,870,735,424.69/702,048.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,097.09

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