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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,175.72, 1,053,292.76 and 228,865.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,175.72, 1,053,292.76 and 228,865.20 is: 343,307.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,175.72 : 1,053,292.76 = 228,865.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,175.72/1,053,292.76 = 228,865.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,175.72x = 1,053,292.76 × 228,865.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,175.72x = 241,062,058,175.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,062,058,175.95/702,175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,307.31

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