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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,587.56, 1,054,049 and 229,273.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,587.56, 1,054,049 and 229,273.80 is: 343,965.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,587.56 : 1,054,049 = 229,273.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,587.56/1,054,049 = 229,273.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,587.56x = 1,054,049 × 229,273.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,587.56x = 241,665,819,616.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,665,819,616.20/702,587.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,965.41

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