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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,843.36, 1,054,329.82 and 229,531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,843.36, 1,054,329.82 and 229,531.20 is: 344,317.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,843.36 : 1,054,329.82 = 229,531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,843.36/1,054,329.82 = 229,531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,843.36x = 1,054,329.82 × 229,531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,843.36x = 242,001,588,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,001,588,780.38/702,843.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,317.96

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