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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,499.32, 1,053,766.30 and 229,234.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,499.32, 1,053,766.30 and 229,234.68 is: 343,857.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,499.32 : 1,053,766.30 = 229,234.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,499.32/1,053,766.30 = 229,234.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,499.32x = 1,053,766.30 × 229,234.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,499.32x = 241,559,780,575.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,559,780,575.28/702,499.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,857.67

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