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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,200.48, 1,053,409.92 and 228,775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,200.48, 1,053,409.92 and 228,775.52 is: 343,198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,200.48 : 1,053,409.92 = 228,775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,200.48/1,053,409.92 = 228,775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,200.48x = 1,053,409.92 × 228,775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,200.48x = 240,994,402,221.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,994,402,221.16/702,200.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,198.86

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