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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,536.58, 1,053,914.22 and 229,111.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,536.58, 1,053,914.22 and 229,111.56 is: 343,703.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,536.58 : 1,053,914.22 = 229,111.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,536.58/1,053,914.22 = 229,111.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,536.58x = 1,053,914.22 × 229,111.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,536.58x = 241,463,931,050.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,463,931,050.38/702,536.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,703.00

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