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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,391.65, 1,053,480.56 and 229,076.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,391.65, 1,053,480.56 and 229,076.25 is: 343,579.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,391.65 : 1,053,480.56 = 229,076.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,391.65/1,053,480.56 = 229,076.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,391.65x = 1,053,480.56 × 229,076.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,391.65x = 241,327,374,987.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,327,374,987.32/702,391.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,579.50

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