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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,048.69, 1,052,872.16 and 228,775.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,048.69, 1,052,872.16 and 228,775.41 is: 343,097.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,048.69 : 1,052,872.16 = 228,775.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,048.69/1,052,872.16 = 228,775.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,048.69x = 1,052,872.16 × 228,775.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,048.69x = 240,871,258,937.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,871,258,937.71/702,048.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,097.65

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