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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,842.36, 1,054,328.32 and 229,530.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,842.36, 1,054,328.32 and 229,530.20 is: 344,316.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,842.36 : 1,054,328.32 = 229,530.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,842.36/1,054,328.32 = 229,530.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,842.36x = 1,054,328.32 × 229,530.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,842.36x = 242,000,190,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,000,190,155.26/702,842.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,316.46

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