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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,365.40, 1,053,441.18 and 229,050

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,365.40, 1,053,441.18 and 229,050 is: 343,540.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,365.40 : 1,053,441.18 = 229,050 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,365.40/1,053,441.18 = 229,050/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,365.40x = 1,053,441.18 × 229,050
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,365.40x = 241,290,702,279
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,290,702,279/702,365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,540.13

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