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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,145.44, 1,053,017.10 and 228,872.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,145.44, 1,053,017.10 and 228,872.16 is: 343,242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,145.44 : 1,053,017.10 = 228,872.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,145.44/1,053,017.10 = 228,872.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,145.44x = 1,053,017.10 × 228,872.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,145.44x = 241,006,298,193.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,006,298,193.94/702,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,242.70

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