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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,048.51, 1,052,871.87 and 228,775.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,048.51, 1,052,871.87 and 228,775.23 is: 343,097.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,048.51 : 1,052,871.87 = 228,775.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,048.51/1,052,871.87 = 228,775.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,048.51x = 1,052,871.87 × 228,775.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,048.51x = 240,871,004,219.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,871,004,219.78/702,048.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,097.38

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